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General

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Series

Predator Helios 18 AI1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 21Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

PH18-I71-90WJ, NH.U82AA.0012Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Acer US tech specs page titled PH18-I71-90WJ with part number NH.U82AA.001. The sibling PH18-I71-94ZL (NH.U83AA.001) is another GPU configuration and is not stored here. Acer's site does not answer direct requests from the agent, so this page was read through a search engine extract of the page text and not opened directly.

AM6J, 6ZJM6USE65SH1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Original current US AM6J Gen 2 manufacturer matrix. Retained column is Ryzen 9 9955HX3D with RTX 5090 24 GB. Lower 5080 and 8940HX/5070 Ti rows are excluded. Exact installed 32 GB and 2 TB Windows Home reference is independently identified as 6ZJM6USE65SH by its US factory retailer.4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026Current exact US factory MASTER 16 6ZJM6USE65SH offering is Ryzen 9 9955HX3D/RTX 5090/32 GB from two 16 GB modules/2 TB NVMe/Windows 11 Home. It is sold and shipped by Newegg. Current backorder status does not establish discontinuation or first shipment date. May 22 First Listed metadata is not used as actual retail proof.

GTIN / EAN

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8101621453477Retailer pageipexinfo.com/product/searchRead 7 October 2026Exact retained US manufacturer part number and CPU/RAM/storage match the distributor row. RetailKing exact MPN/UPC public index independently agrees. No European 1 TB SKU EAN or RTX 5080 UPC is added. Direct distributor fetch timed out. Public webpage text was readable.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

29 May 20261Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Acer press release dated 05/29/2026 from Taipei (Computex 2026) announces the Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71).

7 January 20268Press releasegigabyte.com/press/news/2347Read 7 October 2026Original maker CES 2026 release date. The family and upper processor/GPU are explicit. June documented availability remains distinct. No January retail availability is inferred.

Status

Available5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Listing is for sale new at Best Buy. Stock changes.

Available4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026US store page of Acer.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Best Buy US listing.

US4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Abyssal Black5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Best Buy listing of model PH18-I71-90WJ (SKU 6681255) names the color Abyssal Black. The Acer spec page says Black.

5-degree Black1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Acer calls it a gaming laptop and the flagship of the Predator line.

Gaming1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Form factor

Clamshell5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Product photos and the listing show an ordinary hinged clamshell.

Clamshell3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete attached screen/keyboard and side diagrams establish a clamshell laptop. No 360-degree conversion is represented.

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width400.96Depth307.9Thickness (min)17.3Thickness (max)29.55mm(15.8 × 12.1 × 0.7 to 1.2 in)1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says 400.96 (L) x 307.9 (D) x 17.3~29.55 (H) mm. The US spec page says 15.8 x 12.1 x 1.16 inch and Best Buy says 15.79 x 12.12 x 1.16 inch, which matches the maximum height of 29.55 mm.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Listing states 15.79 inch wide, 12.12 inch deep and 1.16 inch high. 15.79 inch is 401.07 mm and 12.12 inch is 307.85 mm, which match the maker's 400.96 x 307.9 mm.

Width357.2Depth255.3Thickness (min)19Thickness (max)24.5mm(14.1 × 10.1 × 0.7 to 1 in)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Maker publishes 357.2 x 255.3 x 19–24.5 mm. Dimensions can vary with configuration, manufacturing and measurement method. These are published body endpoints, not measured dimensions.

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

3.5kg(7.7 lb)1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says 3.5 kg. The US spec page and Best Buy say 7.72 lb, which is 3.50 kg. The power adapter is not included.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Listing states 7.72 lb, which is 3.50 kg.

2.3kg(5.1 lb)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Maker approximate laptop mass is 2.3 kg. It can vary with configuration, manufacturing and measurement method. The adapter is separate. Conflicting review claimed weights are not treated as measurements.

Lid material

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Bottom material

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Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

18in(45.7 cm)1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Native resolution

3840 × 2400px1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

251.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

188.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page lists the display technology as ComfyView (Matte) In-plane Switching with Mini LED backlight technology. This is the IPS-type panel with a Mini LED backlight.

OLED1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Backlight

Mini-LED2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

None (self-emissive)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Exact retained 9955HX3D/5090 manufacturer matrix explicitly identifies OLED. Separate maker OLED technical explanation establishes no backlight.9Maker product pageapac-cs.gigabyte.com/why-27-inch-gaming-monitor/kr/oled-vs-lcdRead 7 October 2026Maker technical OLED definition states no backlight. Exact retained US maker matrix identifies an OLED panel. This universal OLED property is combined with the exact panel-type claim, not transferred from a different test sample or used to infer a supplier.

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

B180ZAN01.08Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-review-stunning-mini-led-brutal-rtx-5090-performance-hot-cpuRead 15 October 2026Review spec table lists the dual-mode IPS Mini LED panel as AUO B180ZAN01.0 (AUO71B7), 3840 x 2400 at 120 Hz or 1920 x 1200 at 240 Hz. The LaptopMedia pages answer the agent with HTTP 403, so the review was read through a search engine extract and not opened directly.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

Matte2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

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Touchscreen

No2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page says the display is not a touchscreen.

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Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3840	2400	120	Yes
1920	1200	240	Yes

Source1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Specification table says Dual-Mode Display enables switching between 4K/120Hz or FHD/240Hz. 4K is 3840 x 2400. FHD is stored as 1920 x 1200 because the Best Buy listing of the exact SKU names WUXGA 1920 x 1200 at 240 Hz.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Highlights text and the Calman image say pixel-mapped WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) 120Hz and WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 240Hz, with G-SYNC in either mode. The listing's own specification table says 3840 x 2160 at 240 Hz, which contradicts the maker and is not used.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	240	Yes

Source1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Retained native 2560 x 1600 OLED operates at 240 Hz and explicitly supports AMD FreeSync. The source does not bind FreeSync to a particular MUX routing mode or publish its full range. NVIDIA G-SYNC and older Intel-generation display modes are not inherited.

Max refresh rate

240Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate modes

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

G-SYNC1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table lists NVIDIA G-SYNC.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Product image text says G-SYNC in either mode.

FreeSync1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,000nits1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says HDR mode, 1000 Nits. This is the maker's HDR peak claim for the up to 18-inch Mini LED display. The window size is not published. The SDR typical brightness is not published.

1,000nits2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Current display section explicitly labels HDR 1000 peak brightness, while the original matrix separately states 1000 nits peak. Small-window area, duration and test mode are not stated. Typical SDR brightness is not derived from HDR certification.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

100%1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says DCI-P3 100%. The gamut method is not published, so this is a maker claim of unspecified type.

100%1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Literal 100% DCI-P3 maker gamut claim. Coverage-versus-volume method is not stated.

Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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DisplayHDR True Black 10001Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Yes2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Pantone section explicitly says every display is factory pre-calibrated. This is separate from later reviewer recalibration.

Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table lists Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus.

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Processor brand

Intel1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

AMD1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.5
Efficiency	16	1.8	4.7

Source6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202624 cores: 8 P-cores at 2.7 GHz base and 5.5 GHz turbo, 16 E-cores at 1.8 GHz base and 4.7 GHz turbo, no LP-E cores. Generic 55 W base and 160 W turbo power are chip limits, not this laptop's setting, and are not stored.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	16	2.5	5.4

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 5 October 2026AMD exact 9955HX3D has 16 Zen 5 cores, 32 hardware threads, 2.5 GHz base and up to 5.4 GHz boost. No Intel P/E classification is applied. All sixteen compute cores use the Zen 5 classification.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

246Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202624 threads, no Hyper-Threading.

321Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 20265Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

5.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

36MB6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel lists 36 MB Smart Cache and 40 MB total L2. Only the 36 MB is stored.

128MB5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 5 October 2026AMD explicitly states 128 MB L3, separately from 16 MB L2. Combined 144 MB total-cache marketing is not stored as L3.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography row says TSMC N3B, stored as 3 nm like other Arrow Lake products.

4nm5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 5 October 2026AMD explicitly publishes CPU-core compute technology TSMC 4 nm FinFET. Separate I/O die is TSMC 6 nm. Stored 4 nm refers only to the compute cores.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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230W2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Current AM6J introduction explicitly defines Turbo mode as CPU up to 55 W and GPU up to 175 W simultaneously, total 230 W. This is a configured CPU-plus-GPU budget, separately from 330 W adapter rating and broad thermal-capacity headlines.

NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

13TOPS6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026NPU-only 13 TOPS INT8 (Intel AI Boost).

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Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

Yes1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24 GB GDDR7 VRAM. The exact SKU is the RTX 5090 model per the Acer spec page and the Best Buy listing.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

NVIDIA1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

24GB1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

24GB1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

175W3Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/predator-and-nitro-gaming-laptop-gpu-specsRead 15 October 2026Acer GPU power table row for PH18-I71 with RTX 5090: 150 W base TGP plus 25 W Dynamic Boost, 175 W maximum graphics power. The footnote says TGP values include the baseline and the Turbo Mode wattage. Read through a search engine extract because acer.com does not answer direct requests from the agent.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Acer cooling image in the listing says the cooling sustains the RTX 5090 at its full 175W MGP. MGP is maximum graphics power including Dynamic Boost.

175W1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Selected RTX 5090 is configured for maximum 175 W including Dynamic Boost. Maker qualifies that it may vary by scenario. No separate Dynamic Boost allocation is given.

Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

25W3Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/predator-and-nitro-gaming-laptop-gpu-specsRead 15 October 2026Same row lists 25 W Dynamic Boost, which is part of the 175 W maximum.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

Advanced Optimus1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 20263Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/predator-and-nitro-gaming-laptop-gpu-specsRead 15 October 2026Same row lists NVIDIA Advanced Optimus as the graphics switching method. The row does not list a separate MUX switch.

MUX switch, Optimus1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 20262Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026AM6J page explicitly identifies MUX Switch and GiMATE Power Gear III in its battery/productivity FAQ. Separate maker CES release defines its Discrete/MSHybrid and Optimus modes. No Advanced Optimus claim.8Press releasegigabyte.com/press/news/2347Read 7 October 2026Maker CES release defines GiMATE AI Power Gear III Discrete/MSHybrid and Optimus modes. Exact AM6J page independently says this model uses GiMATE Power Gear III and has MUX Switch. Stored standard Optimus support does not imply Advanced Optimus automatic hardware switching or NVIDIA G-SYNC.

Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics6Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245960/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-290hx-plus-36m-cache-up-to-5-50-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Graphics with 4 Xe-cores.

AMD Radeon 610M5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/9000-series/amd-ryzen-9-9955hx3d.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 9955HX3D has integrated AMD Radeon 610M, separate from installed discrete RTX 5090. Generic 55–75 W chip limits and 96 GB memory capability are not laptop configured limits. No NPU count is invented from AI gaming marketing.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

32GB2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page lists 32 GB standard memory and DDR5.

32GB4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026

RAM type

DDR52Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

DDR51Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

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5,600MT/s4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026Exact retained 6ZJM6USE65SH structured Memory table separately identifies DDR5 5600. Stored value is the advertised configured DDR5 data-rate class, 5600 MT/s, not a claim of 5600 MHz DRAM clock or a measured running rate. Ambiguous 5600MHz prose remains qualified. Maker matrix agrees on nominal DDR5-5600 family offering. No review-sample RAM benchmark is stored.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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22Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Current AM6J section explicitly states dual-channel DDR5. This is not inferred solely from the two modules.

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Slots7Reviewlaptopmedia.com/guides/how-to-open-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-disassembly-and-upgrade-optionsRead 15 October 2026Guide says the SO-DIMMs are replaceable.

Slots1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

Slot	Count
SO-DIMM	4

Source7Reviewlaptopmedia.com/guides/how-to-open-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-disassembly-and-upgrade-optionsRead 15 October 2026Teardown guide says the memory shield covers four DDR5 SO-DIMM slots. The review unit held 96 GB as two 48 GB modules. How the 32 GB of this SKU is split across the slots is not published, so no occupancy is stored.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	16

Source1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly has two SO-DIMM expansion sockets. Exact retained US retailer states two installed 16GB modules. Factory maximum 64GB is separate from AMD generic 96GB. Maker 5600MHz wording is not a measured clock. Advertised rate is now independently sourced from exact retailer Memory Speed DDR5 5600 row.4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026Exact Quick Info and Memory table say 16GB*2 DDR5. Both SO-DIMM sockets occupied. The separate structured Memory Speed row says DDR5 5600 and now sources its nominal configured 5600 MT/s field. The prose 5600MHz is not interpreted as a measured DRAM clock.

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

256GB1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says up to 256 GB DDR5. The Acer US spec page of this SKU says expandable to 192 GB and Best Buy says 128 GB. Intel lists 256 GB as the processor maximum. The maker's launch figure of 256 GB is stored and the conflict is reported.7Reviewlaptopmedia.com/guides/how-to-open-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-disassembly-and-upgrade-optionsRead 15 October 2026Guide repeats Acer's maximum of 256 GB DDR5 across four SO-DIMM modules.

64GB1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

1TB2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page lists 1 TB NVMe SSD on a PCI Express 5.0 interface.

2TB4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026Exact factory offering advertises total 2 TB, converted to 2000 decimal GB. Drive count, Gen4 versus Gen5 installed drive, slot occupancy and per-drive vendor remain unknown. No 1 TB review unit or 2x1 TB RTX 5080 review arrangement is inherited. Physical connector-length context is documented by the same-model board teardown at https://www.profesionalreview.com/2026/06/01/aorus-master-16-am6j-2026-review/ . It states that the Gen4 and Gen5 connectors both accept M.2 2280 drives. Its 1 TB test-drive occupancy is not inherited into this 2 TB reference. Exact installed-drive distribution remains unknown. The optional partial slot table is omitted so unknown occupancy does not appear as a verified zero free connectors.

Storage type

NVMe SSD2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

NVMe SSD4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

52Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

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Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	5	1	Yes
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	2	No

Source7Reviewlaptopmedia.com/guides/how-to-open-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-disassembly-and-upgrade-optionsRead 15 October 2026Guide says there are three M.2 slots. The main slot is PCIe Gen 5. The other two are M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 slots with up to 1 TB each in Acer's specification. The press release wording says three PCIe Gen 5 slots, which the guide and the TechBang review do not support. The main slot form factor is assumed 2280 like the other two and is not stated in words. The 1 TB drive of this SKU sits in the main slot.9Reviewtechbang.com/posts/130769-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-rtx-5090-reviewRead 15 October 2026TechBang says three M.2 slots, with one PCIe Gen 5 SSD and two PCIe Gen 4 SSDs in its 3 TB unit.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

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Free storage slots

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)
USB-C	Not available	2	Rear	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes	100
USB-A	Not available	2	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Port list: two Thunderbolt 5 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5 mm combo audio jack, RJ-45, DC-In and Kensington Lock. The release gives no port sides. Sides come from Acer's port diagrams in the Best Buy listing. The US spec page lists one Gen 1 and two Gen 2 USB-A ports, which differs from this list. Both agree on three USB-A ports, so only the count is stored and no USB-A version. The diagram labels the card slot MicroSD while the release and the diagram icon say SD, so the maker release wording is stored.4Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3551/predator-helios-18-ai-review-acers-most-powerful-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Acer Corner article says Thunderbolt 5 delivers up to 80 Gbps bidirectional with an asymmetric boost up to 120 Gbps. 80 Gbps is stored for the two USB-C ports.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Acer's Side Ports image in the listing shows on the right side two USB 3.2 Type-A ports (one marked offline charging) and the Kensington lock. On the left side it shows the RJ-45 port, one USB 3.2 Type-A port, the card slot and the headset jack. Acer's Rear Ports image shows the DC-in jack, HDMI 2.1 and two Type-C Thunderbolt 5 ports. Left and right follow the side-view orientation, with the rear hump at the right end of the right side view. Listing text says two USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 5 and 100W Power Delivery, one HDMI 2.1 port, one 5Gbps Ethernet port and a headphone jack. The 100 W figure is read as charging input and the listing does not say so in words. The LaptopMedia review says USB-C charging works as an emergency option next to the 400 W adapter. Power output to peripherals is not stated.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
DC in	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	1	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Left	10	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB4 / DisplayPort 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0	1	Left	Not available	USB4	Yes
USB-A	3.2 Gen 2	1	Right	10	Not available	Not available
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2 / DisplayPort 2.0 / Power Delivery 3.0	1	Right	10	Not available	Yes
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Exact AM6J selected US matrix. Existing counts/sides remain unchanged. Version text now exposes each Type-C display/PD capability and microSD UHS-II. Numeric USB4 symmetric rate, charging input and peripheral power remain omitted where not explicitly established for this reference.3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete own AM6J notebook tour on page 4 was rendered and inspected. Both sides match the manufacturer table, with one Type-C per side and no rear physical connectors. Two full-size DisplayPort sockets are not shown. USB4/DP 1.4 is left and USB3.2/DP 2.0 is right. Numeric PD 3.0 charging watts are not stated here, so no 100 W limit is inferred from protocol alone.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Card reader

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page lists Killer 1750x on IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7).

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz7Reviewlaptopmedia.com/guides/how-to-open-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-disassembly-and-upgrade-optionsRead 15 October 2026Guide says the Wi-Fi card is built on the BE200NGW platform with Wi-Fi 7 on 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz.9Reviewtechbang.com/posts/130769-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-rtx-5090-reviewRead 15 October 2026TechBang says Wi-Fi 7, tri-band.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original exact AM6J manual table lists operational Wi-Fi bands for RTL8922AE. Stored broad band groups are 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz. Regional channel ranges/transmit power restrictions are not transplanted to US settings. This describes supported radio bands, not a US regulatory power limit.

Wi-Fi module

Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750x with Intel Killer Ethernet E5000B and Killer DoubleShot Pro.

Realtek RTL8922AE3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original AM6J manufacturer manual, English page 9, prints the module model immediately above its radio table. Page 10 declaration explicitly identifies AM6J. ProfessionalReview and actual Notebookcheck AM6J test independently identify Realtek 8922AE, but their measurements and storage configurations are not inherited.

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.41Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says Bluetooth 5.4. The US spec page says 5.4 or above.

5.41Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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Key switches

Mechanical1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Features list says Predator MagKey 4.0, mechanical switch. The release calls them MagKey 4.0 mechanical switches. The actuation is magnetic.4Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3551/predator-helios-18-ai-review-acers-most-powerful-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Article says Predator MagKey 4.0 mechanical switches with magnetic actuation and 0.7 mm actuation.

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

RGB per key1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Features list says per-key RGB keyboard.4Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3551/predator-helios-18-ai-review-acers-most-powerful-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Article lists per-key RGB keyboard lighting.

RGB zones1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Three-zone RGB, not per-key RGB. Maker up to 1.7 mm key travel is retained as a claim, not an actuation distance.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

Yes5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026The main Best Buy product photo of this SKU shows a numeric keypad block at the right of the keyboard with a Numlock key. No text source states the numpad.

No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete keyboard drawing on pages 3–4 shows a compact layout with navigation column and no dedicated numeric keypad.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

2mm8Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-review-stunning-mini-led-brutal-rtx-5090-performance-hot-cpuRead 15 October 2026Review says deep 2.0 mm key travel. TechBang also says 2 mm.9Reviewtechbang.com/posts/130769-acer-predator-helios-18-ai-rtx-5090-reviewRead 15 October 2026TechBang says MagKey mechanical switches with 2 mm travel.

1.7mm1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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No3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete keyboard drawing and control table show no dedicated pointing stick.

Touchpad size

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Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

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Camera and audio

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Webcam

FHD 1920 x 1080 IR1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says FHD 1920 x 1080 IR webcam with PurifiedView AI assistance.

1080p1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Yes5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Listing says the FHD IR webcam supports Windows Hello facial login.

Yes1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says 6 speakers with Predator Vox technology. The text calls it a six-speaker system with a two-way setup.

41Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Four physical 2 W speaker drivers give 8 W summed published rating. Dual-force design and virtual 5.1.2 surround do not add physical drivers. RMS/peak classification is unspecified.

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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8W1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

Audio features

Predator Vox, DTS:X Ultra1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says Predator Vox technology and DTS:X Ultra.

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

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Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

99Wh1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says 99 Wh. Acer's nominal capacity on the battery label is 99.98 Wh per the LaptopMedia teardown, and the maker's rounded 99 Wh figure is stored.

99Wh1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 20262Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Battery and Charging section explicitly states 99 Wh. It also claims fast charge to 50% in 30 minutes in AC mode, without stating the starting charge level. No empty-to-50% time is stored. Adapter and system-off conditions are not established for this claim.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	5.5
MobileMark 30	3

Source2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page says up to 5.5 hours based on video playback test results and up to 3 hours on the MobileMark 30 test for WQUXGA panel models. The extract wrote MobileMark 2030, which is read as MobileMark 30. Brightness and settings are not stated. These are maker maxima.

BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

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Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

400W2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page lists a 400 W power adapter. Best Buy and the Stuff review agree on 400 W.

330W1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 20264Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

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Barrel3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 3 original adapter hookup shows the left-side main barrel connector. Adapter rating is explicitly 20 V/16.5 A, 330 W. USB-C is an alternative input, not the documented main adapter connector.

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

21Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says Dual 6th Gen Predator AeroBlade 3D Fans.4Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3551/predator-helios-18-ai-review-acers-most-powerful-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Article names 6th Gen Predator AeroBlade 3D fans, each with 100 metal blades. The press release says dual fans.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Acer cooling image in the listing shows two fans and says dual 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans.

22Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Dual Power Fan Design explicitly states two physical internal fans. Four exhaust outlets, 160 individual blades and thin fins are not extra fans.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Yes2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Efficient Overall Thermal section explicitly states a large vapor chamber conducting heat from CPU and GPU. FAQ independently names it. No unsupported liquid-metal absence value is stored.

Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

CPU4Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3551/predator-helios-18-ai-review-acers-most-powerful-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Article says liquid metal thermal grease helps heat transfer from the CPU. No source says liquid metal is used on the GPU.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71-90WJ

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BGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 GEN 2 AM6J (Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, RTX 5090)

Name	CPU power (W)	GPU power (W)
Turbo	55	175
Eco	Not available	Not available
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Source2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026Turbo mode CPU 55 W/GPU 175 W values are explicitly stated for the upper 5090-class setup. They are simultaneous mode allocations, not generic chip default TDP or observed measurements. Maker standalone CPU up to 140 W Max TDP is not assigned to short-duration cpu_power_max_w or sustained cpu_tdp_configured_w without a stated duration.3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 5 hotkey Fn+F7 explicitly cycles ECO/Banlance/Performance. The typographical Banlance is normalized to Balance. Current main maker page separately identifies Turbo. No numeric limits are inferred for Eco, Balance or Performance.

Security

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Fingerprint

None2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Page says Finger Print Reader: No.

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TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Yes1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Port list ends with Kensington Lock.

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Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table lists Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro. The exact SKU ships with Windows 11 Home.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/acer-predator-helios-ai-gaming-laptop-18-mini-led-intel-ultra-9-290hx-plus-2026-rtx-5090-32gb-memory-1tb-storage-abyssal-black/JJ8V8HPG64Read 15 October 2026Listing says Windows 11 Home.

Windows 11 Home4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026

OS family

Windows1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026

Windows4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

711nits8Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-review-stunning-mini-led-brutal-rtx-5090-performance-hot-cpuRead 15 October 2026Maximum brightness in SDR mode: 711 cd/m2 in the centre. The review unit is a Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus with RTX 5090 and the same 3840 x 2400 panel. Memory and storage of the review unit differ from this SKU.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

717nits8Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-review-stunning-mini-led-brutal-rtx-5090-performance-hot-cpuRead 15 October 2026Average over the screen in SDR mode: 717 cd/m2, with 6 percent maximum deviation.

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,060nits8Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-review-stunning-mini-led-brutal-rtx-5090-performance-hot-cpuRead 15 October 2026Peak HDR brightness 1060 cd/m2 at 8 percent white fill. A full white screen gave 1050 cd/m2.

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

Yes8Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-ph18-i71-review-stunning-mini-led-brutal-rtx-5090-performance-hot-cpuRead 15 October 2026Review says the backlight shows strong pulsations at a high frequency with a very low duty cycle. The frequency and the brightness level are not stored.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

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Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

Calman Verified1Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-introduces-predator-helios-18-ai-the-ultimate-gaming-laptopRead 15 October 2026Table says Calman Verified (Delta E<2). The Delta E figure is a maker claim and is not stored as a measurement.

Pantone Validated1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026

ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

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VESA ClearMR 10000, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026VESA ClearMR 10000, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Dolby Vision are explicitly stated. Eye-care certification is not colour accuracy. Pantone Validated is separately stored under colour certification.

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

Power adapter, Power cord, Memory thermal pad upgrade kit, Swappable MagKey 4.0 WASD and arrow keycaps2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026Acer's package listing for this SKU names the power adapter, the power cord and a memory thermal pad upgrade kit. LaptopMedia also says swappable MagKey 4.0 WASD and arrow keycaps come with it.

330 W AC power adapter, AC power cord3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original first-use procedure explicitly connects the supplied main power adapter and AC cord. The exact factory retailer also identifies the 330 W adapter. Regional stickers, sleeves and unrelated carry bags are not combined.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes2Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 20264Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026Exact selected factory Power table identifies 330 W AC adapter, corroborated by its own original manual supplied-adapter hookup. No extra adapters are represented.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year4Retailer pagenewegg.com/p/N82E16834725246Read 7 October 2026Exact selected US factory retailer specifies one-year limited parts and labor warranty. This is source-market coverage. Older international 1+1 marketing and two-year European configurations are excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

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Links

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Product page

www.acer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.0012Maker product pageacer.com/us-en/predator/laptops/helios/helios-18-ai/pdp/NH.U82AA.001Read 15 October 2026

www.gigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J2Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6JRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.gigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/sp1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Laptop/AORUS-MASTER-16-AM6J/spRead 7 October 2026Original selected AM6J matrix storage connector context: Physical platform has one PCIe Gen5 M.2 NVMe connector and one PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 NVMe connector. Same AM6J/9955HX3D/5090 board teardown independently confirms both accept 2280 drives. Its 1 TB review occupancy is not inherited. Exact selected total 2 TB does not establish whether one 2 TB or two 1 TB drives are installed, so both occupancy cells remain unknown. Installed drive generation is not inferred from slot maximum. The optional slot table is omitted because unknown occupancy currently produces a false zero free-slot count. Published connector capabilities remain documented here.

Manual

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gzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdf3Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/2/d/b/9/f39fa89095bdd3a16cd52a33db64f684b9d2.pdfRead 7 October 2026Unmodified original 156-page multilingual manufacturer manual, with full English pages 3–10 read and original diagrams rendered. EU declaration on page 10 expressly identifies AM6J and is dated March 23, 2026. Its USB4/DP 1.4 and USB3.2/DP 2.0 arrangement matches current Gen 2. Older AM6H manual and the mislabeled index link to MASTER 18/AM8H are excluded.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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