Acer 18" Predator Helios Neo 18 Gaming Laptop (Black)

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Acer 18" Predator Helios Neo 18 Gaming Laptop (Black)
Key Features
  • 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 24-Core (14th Gen)
  • 32GB of DDR5 RAM | 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD
  • 18" 1920 x 1200 IPS Display
  • Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Experience your favorite games at home, in the office, and during your travels with the 18" Predator Helios Neo 18 Gaming Laptop from Acer. Sporting a large display and gaming-focused components, gaming enthusiasts can enjoy some of their favorite titles while out and about.
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Acer Helios Neo 18" Overview

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Experience your favorite games at home, in the office, and during your travels with the 18" Predator Helios Neo 18 Gaming Laptop from Acer. Sporting a large display and gaming-focused components, gaming enthusiasts can enjoy some of their favorite titles while out and about.

Equipped with an Intel Core i9-14900HX 24-core processor, you can leverage a range of P- and E-cores to drive performance across your entire system. Experience enhanced multitasking performance and render speeds with 32GB of DDR5 RAM. A 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD offers ample room for your favorite games with the ability to expand upon it with an additional M.2 slot. Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics enhances your games upon the 18" 1920 x 1200 In-Plane Switching (IPS) display, giving you a clear and smooth experience backed by 165 Hz refresh rate, 300 nits brightness, and integrated G-SYNC capabilities. Connect your devices to the Helios Neo with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports while one USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 and two Gen 2 ports offer compatibility with controllers, interfaces, mice, and more. Bluetooth 5.3 technology is also available, allowing you to use wireless devices for a cable-free experience. Download your favorite titles and upload your gameplay clips wired or wirelessly with a 2.5 GbE LAN port and Wi-Fi 6E capabilities.

Powered by NVIDIA
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card delivers enhanced visuals suitable for a wide range of modern games. Backed by 8GB of dedicated GDDR6 video memory, you can experience vast landscapes and in-depth details, while also leveraging a suite of NVIDIA technologies such as ray tracing, DLSS, Artificial Intelligence voice and video, and more.
Thunderbolt 4
Support a variety of high-powered peripherals with Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. Sporting up to 40 Gb/s data transfer speeds, DisplayPort Alt-Mode, and Power Delivery technology, you can connect a variety of devices from large storage arrays to high-definition displays, and more. You also get daisy-chaining capabilities allowing you to link together up to 6 devices for a streamlined setup.
Enhanced Cooling
Stay frosty in the heat of battle with the unique, custom-engineered 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan Technology. Using liquid metal thermal grease and vector heat pipes, you can experience peak performance, even when the chase gets intense.
PredatorSense
Monitor and personalize your laptop with the PredatorSense 5.0 utility app. Get creative and mix and match colors to your heart's content. The app gives you full control to adjust RGB lighting with Pulsar Lighting to match your desired theme, manage overclocking, and set fan speeds to their maximum. All of these features are conveniently located in one accessible app.
Windows 11 Home
Microsoft simplified the design and user experience with Windows 11. It has a modern, clean design with a new Start Menu position. Snap Layouts, Groups, and Desktops allow you to multitask with ease. Microsoft has also integrated some of their apps, such as Microsoft Teams. The redesigned Microsoft Store makes it easier to look for supported apps.
UPC: 195133256742

Acer Helios Neo 18"Specs

Key Specs
Operating System
Windows 11 Home
Processor
Intel Core i9-14900HX (14th Gen)
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Installed RAM
32 GB
Display Size
18"
Native Resolution
1920 x 1200
Touchscreen
No
Total Installed Storage
1 TB
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4)
2x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Display I/O
1x HDMI 2.1
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO Support
Bluetooth
5.3
Weight
7.5 lb / 3.4 kg
Model Year
Mid 2024
Performance
Processor
Intel Core i9-14900HX (14th Gen)
CPU
24-Core: 
2.2 to 5.8 GHz Performance (8 Cores)
1.6 to 4.1 GHz Efficiency (16 Cores)
L3 Cache
36 MB
Graphics Type
Dedicated
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 with 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Installed RAM
32 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
RAM Configuration / Capacity
User-Replaceable 32 GB / 2 Slots Supporting up to 32 GB
Display
Panel Type
IPS-Type LCD
Display Size
18"
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Native Resolution
1920 x 1200
Touchscreen
No
Finish
Anti-Glare / Matte
Refresh Rate
165 Hz
Variable Refresh Technology
G-Sync
Storage and Expansion
Total Installed Storage
1 TB
Storage Drive Type
1x 1 TB / M.2 NVMe SSD
Storage Expansion
No
Inputs / Outputs
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4)
2x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
Display I/O
1x HDMI 2.1
Audio I/O
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Input/Output
Network I/O
1x RJ45 (2.5Gb Ethernet)
Built-In Speakers
2
Built-In Microphones
Yes
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: microSD (Unspecified Type)
Communications
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MU-MIMO Support
Bluetooth
5.3
Cellular Support
No
GPS
No
Webcam
User-Facing: 1080p
Battery
Battery Chemistry
Lithium-Ion
Capacity
90 Wh
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard
Built-In Full-Size Keyboard with Backlight
Pointing Device
TouchPad
General
Security
Kensington Lock Slot
Power Supply
330 W with Barrel/Proprietary
Dimensions
23.58 x 14.8 x 3.23" / 59.89 x 37.6 x 8.2 cm
Weight
7.5 lb / 3.4 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
11.975 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
23.4 x 14.8 x 3.3"

Acer Helios Neo 18" Reviews

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Can we upgrade RAM to 64GB in the future?

Can we upgrade RAM to 64GB in the future?
Asked by: Deepak
No, the Acer 18" Predator Helios Neo 18 Gaming Laptop (Black) will only support a maximum of 32GB of RAM.
Answered by: Paige K
Date published: 2024-11-18

Hi, the ACER site for a 18" i9, laptop has serial ...

Hi, the ACER site for a 18" i9, laptop has serial #phn18-71-99rc However, this laptop is 18-71-98. WHat is difference?
Asked by: onder
The main difference between the PHN18-71-99RC and this PHN18-71-98U1 model of the Acer 18" Predator Helios Neo 18 Gaming Laptop (Black) is that the PHN18-71-99RC uses a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card while this PHN18-71-98U1 uses an Nvidia RTX 4060. This model also has a lower resolution screen at 1920 x 1200 compared to the 2560 x 1600 screen on the PHN18-71-99RC.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2024-10-08

Hi may I know how many SSD Slots are there?

Hi may I know how many SSD Slots are there?
Asked by: Hsien Yew
The Acer 18" Predator Helios Neo 18 Gaming Laptop (Black), B&H # ACPHN187198U, has two PCIe M.2 Slots. One of them is in use by the included 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD, the other one is available.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2024-10-01

May I know if the Voltage of the laptop is ...

May I know if the Voltage of the laptop is suitable to use in Singapore?
Asked by: Hsien Yew
The power adapter included with the Acer 18" Predator Helios Neo 18 Gaming Laptop (Black) supports 230V for use in Singapore; however, the power supply includes a US-style plug, so a plug adapter will be needed.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2024-10-08
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