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AAcer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-92Y3

BAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)

General

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Series

Predator Helios Neo 18 AI1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

Alienware Area-511Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Area-51 line of Alienware laptops.

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

PHN18-72-92Y3, NH.U0HAA.0021Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026Acer Corner article on the exact PHN18-72-92Y3. It lists Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5070 Ti with 12 GB, 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD and an 18 inch WQXGA 240 Hz IPS. Part number NH.U0HAA.002 is the US part number shown in the Amazon.com listing. The Acer US product page for this part was not reachable, so no maker spec table was read for the exact SKU.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026Amazon.com listing for PHN18-72-92Y3 shows Mfr Part Number NH.U0HAA.002, model year 2025, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB Gen 4 SSD and 240 Hz G-SYNC.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026

AA162501Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual title and regulatory model P141F cover the Alienware 16 Area-51 AA16250. The AA16250 number is shared by the 2025 Core Ultra 9 275HX models and the 2026 refresh. This product is the 275HX and RTX 5080 configuration.

GTIN / EAN

1951332861144Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026UPC 195133286114 is shown in the item details.

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

7 February 20252Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 2026Maker press release dated February 7, 2025 announces the Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72).

6 January 20253Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Dell release dated Jan. 6, 2025 introduces the Area-51 laptops.

Status

Available4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026The listing is live. Stock varies by seller. The Acer Canada store marks the 92Y3 as end of life and some US stores show it out of stock, so availability is not guaranteed.

Available4Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Available to order from Dell at launch. Later reviews in 2025 and 2026 still sell it.

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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$3,199.993Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026The release gives a launch configuration price of about $3,199 with an RTX 5080 and an entry price of about $1,999. Windows Central states the exact $3,199.99 for the 1 TB, 32 GB RTX 5080 configuration in launch week.4Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Configurations start at $3,199.99 for the 16-inch model with the RTX 5080, 1 TB and 32 GB. US dollars, shown without tax by Dell US.

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.

US4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026

US4Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Dell US store.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Abyssal Black1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

Liquid Teal3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026The Liquid Teal finish is the only color named.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

Gaming11Press articleultrabookreview.com/70281-dell-alienware-16-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Laptop sold as a gaming laptop in the Alienware line.

Form factor

Clamshell4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026Item details say clamshell.

Clamshell1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Views in the manual show a conventional clamshell.

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)14.9Thickness (max)28mm(15.8 × 12.1 × 0.6 to 1.1 in)2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 2026Family table for PHN18-72 states 400.96 x 307.9 x 14.9/28 mm. The Amazon listing for PHN18-72-92Y3 states 15.79 x 12.12 x 0.59/1.1 inch, which matches.

Width365Depth290Thickness (min)24.22Thickness (max)28.5mm(14.4 × 11.4 × 1 to 1.1 in)1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1 p14: width 365 mm, depth 290 mm, front height 24.22 mm, maximum height 28.50 mm. Published as front and maximum height.

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

3.3kg(7.3 lb)2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 2026Family table states 3.3 kg. The article on the exact SKU states about 7.28 lb. The adapter is not included.

3.15kg(6.9 lb)1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1 p14: minimum 3.15 kg, maximum 3.40 kg, depends on configuration. The starting weight is stored. Reviews of the RTX 5080 model list 3.4 kg or 7.49 lb.

Lid material

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Aluminium3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Liquid Teal finish on anodized aluminum for the Area-51 laptops. Stored as the lid material.

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)1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20 p23: 16-inch wide-field WQXGA, diagonal 406.46 mm.

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

2560 × 1600px1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: 2560 x 1600.

Pixel density

167.7ppi=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.

IPS1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026Article states In-plane Switching (IPS) with ComfyView matte. The Mini LED sibling configurations of the PHN18-72 family are not used.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026

IPS5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table names a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 240 Hz IPS display. Dell lists the panel technology as WVA.6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Spec list names an IPS display with 240 Hz. PCWorld lists 3200 x 1800, which disagrees with Dell's 2560 x 1600, so the resolution is not taken from PCWorld.

Backlight

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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.

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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.

Matte1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 20266Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026

Matte1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: anti-glare, not glossy.

Touchscreen

No6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026Record says touchscreen No.

No1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: touch options not supported.

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 Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-92Y3

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

Source1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026Article states 18 inch 2560 x 1600 at 240 Hz with NVIDIA G-Sync and Advanced Optimus. No lower resolution mode is stated.

BAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)

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

Source1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: refresh rate 240 Hz at the native 2560 x 1600. VRR flag from the G-SYNC statements in the retailer copy of the Dell configuration.

Max refresh rate

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

G-SYNC1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 20262Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 20264Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026

G-SYNC2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Display line names NVIDIA G-SYNC.5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Display spec names Nvidia G-Sync.

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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500nits1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: luminance (typical) 500 nits.

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.

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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%1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026Article says 100% DCI-P3. The Amazon listing says up to 100%. The gamut method is not published, so this is a maker claim of unspecified type.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026

100%1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: colour gamut 100% DCI-P3 (typical). Coverage or volume 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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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Copy of the Dell configuration AA16250 with Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 16 GB, 32 GB, 1 TB. This configuration is the stored product.

Processor brand

Intel1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

Intel2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 202610Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 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 Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-92Y3

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.4
Efficiency	16	2.1	4.6

Source8Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 202624 cores: 8 P-cores at 2.7 to 5.4 GHz and 16 E-cores at 2.1 to 4.6 GHz, 24 threads. Generic 55 W base and 160 W turbo power are chip limits, not this laptop's setting, and are not stored.

BAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	8	2.7	5.4
Efficiency	16	2.1	4.6

Source1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2 p14, option two Core Ultra 9 275HX: 8 performance cores 2.7 GHz base and 5.4 GHz turbo, 16 efficient cores 2.1 GHz base and 4.6 GHz turbo. The listed 55 W is the chip's generic power, not the laptop limit.

CPU cores

24=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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

248Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026

241Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2: 24 threads for the 275HX.10Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202624 threads.

Max boost clock

5.4GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

36MB8Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Intel lists 36 MB Smart Cache and 40 MB total L2. Only the 36 MB is stored.

36MB1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2 lists 36 for the 275HX. Intel ARK confirms 36 MB Intel Smart Cache.10Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202636 MB Intel Smart Cache. 40 MB total L2 is separate.

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.

3nm8Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026Lithography row says TSMC N3B, stored as 3 nm like the other Arrow Lake products.

3nm10Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography row TSMC N3B, stored as 3 nm like the other Arrow Lake products.

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

13TOPS8Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026NPU-only 13 TOPS (INT8).

13TOPS6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS.10Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026NPU peak 13 TOPS (INT8).

Graphics

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

Yes1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

Yes2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026

GPU

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026

GPU brand

NVIDIA1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

NVIDIA2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026

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

12GB1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

16GB1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21 p24: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB GDDR7.

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

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175W3Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Area-51 laptops dedicate up to 175 W total graphics power. This is a line-level claim stated for configurations up to the RTX 5090. GamesRadar confirms the RTX 5080 review unit runs the full 175 W.7Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-16-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: RTX 5080 (175 W). PC Gamer also reports 73 minutes in the PCMark gaming battery test on its unit. That value is not stored, since the battery rows come from one reviewer per test.8Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/laptops/alienware-16-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026The RTX 5080 in the 275HX review unit can run at its full 175 W, with a combined CPU and GPU power of 240 W.

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.

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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 Optimus, MUX switch2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 2026Press release says both models support NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and MUX Switch.

MUX switch, Advanced Optimus2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Display line: NVIDIA G-SYNC + Advanced Optimus. Advanced Optimus implies a MUX.8Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/laptops/alienware-16-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit with 275HX and RTX 5080. Dual graphics switching with Advanced Optimus is described in the PC Gamer review.11Press articleultrabookreview.com/70281-dell-alienware-16-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Early Dell material lists the GPU with MUX, Advanced Optimus and G-Sync.

Integrated GPU

Intel Graphics8Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/242293/intel-core-ultra-9-processor-275hx-36m-cache-up-to-5-40-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 14 October 2026

Intel Xe LPG1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2: integrated graphics Intel Xe LPG.

Memory

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

16GB1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

32GB2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 202632 GB as 2 x 16 GB DDR5-6400.

RAM type

DDR51Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

DDR51Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4 p15: DDR5.

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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6,400MT/s1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: 32 GB as 2 x 16 GB is listed at 6400 MT/s. The 7200 MT/s XMP option is a separate 2 x 16 GB configuration.

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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22Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Two 16 GB modules in the two slots, so two channels.

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

Slots6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026Record lists memory form factor SO-DIMM and the Amazon listing says 2 RAM slots. This points to socketed memory. The module count of the 16 GB SKU is not stated, so memory slots are not stored.

Slots1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: two SODIMM slots. Memory is replaceable.

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

AAcer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-92Y3

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BAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)

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

Source2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 20262 x 16 GB listed, so both SODIMM slots hold a 16 GB module.

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

64GB2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 2026Press release says up to 64 GB DDR5 system memory for both models. The installed memory of this SKU is 16 GB.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026Item details say maximum RAM 64 GB.

64GB1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: maximum configuration 64 GB, 2 x 32 GB.

Storage

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

1TB1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

1TB2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 20261 TB NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD, stored as 1000 GB.

Storage type

NVMe SSD6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9 p18: PCIe NVMe M.2 SSDs.

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

44Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 20266Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026

42Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026The installed SSD is PCIe Gen4.

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 Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-92Y3

Interface	Count	Occupied
PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
PCIe NVMe	1	No

Source2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 2026Table states up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD and SSD slots: 2. One drive is installed in this SKU, so one slot is free. Slot length and per-slot PCIe generation are not stated and are left out.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026Record lists one SSD installed (M.2, NVMe, PCI Express 4.0).

BAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)

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

Source1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 6 and 9 pp16-18: three M.2 slots. Slot 1 takes a 2230 or 2280 drive, slots 2 and 3 take 2280. Gen 5 x4 works in all three slots on RTX 5070 Ti and higher configurations. One slot holds the installed drive.

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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 Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-92Y3

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Maximum charging input (W)	Maximum peripheral power (W)
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	1	Left	5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Right	10	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Not available	1	Rear	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100	15
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Rear	10	Not available	Yes	100	15
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Left	2.5	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 14 October 2026Left view page 17: Ethernet 10/100/1000/2.5 Gbps, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, microSD reader and headset jack. Right view page 18: two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with one powered off charging, and Kensington slot. Rear view page 20: DC-in jack, HDMI 2.1, one Thunderbolt 4 USB-C and one USB-C with DisplayPort and DC-in. Page 21 states USB-C is 10 Gbps, up to 3 A at 5 V output and DC-in with a 90 W / 100 W adapter at 20 V on both USB-C ports. The highest value, 100 W, is stored. Retailer copy of the maker text for the PHN18-72-9474 says USB charging up to 90 W. The total of 3 USB-A and 2 USB-C matches the Amazon and Kelaptop listings of the exact SKU. The family press table says dual USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, which the manual figure, Amazon and Kelaptop do not support.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026Record counts 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 HDMI and 1 RJ-45 at 2500 Mbit/s.

BAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 1	3	Rear	5	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Rear	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available
DC in	Not available	1	Rear	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5 p16 and rear view p9: two Thunderbolt 5 (80 Gb/s, DisplayPort 2.1 alt mode) on RTX 5070 Ti and higher, three USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gb/s Type-A (one with PowerShare), one HDMI 2.1, 7.4 mm barrel DC-in at the rear. SD card slot and universal audio jack on the left. Bandwidth Boost to 120 Gb/s is not stored. No Ethernet port. USB-C charging input limit is not stated.

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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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 6E1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

Wi-Fi 72Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026

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

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7 p16: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi module

Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026Article says Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i. The Wi-Fi 6 GHz band is not stored because no source for this SKU states the bands.

Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE17502Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 (2x2) MIMO 802.11be and Bluetooth 5.4.

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.

5.41Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026Article says Bluetooth 5.4 or above. The press release family table for the 18 inch model says 5.3 or above. The lower bound 5.4 of the exact SKU article is stored and the or above qualifier stays in this note.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026Item details say Bluetooth 5.4. The maker article says 5.4 or above.

5.41Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: Bluetooth 5.4. Version depends on the OS.

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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English US2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026English US keyboard with per-key AlienFX RGB lighting. The Cherry MX keyboard is a separate option.

Key switches

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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 zones1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026Article says 4-zone RGB keyboard.2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 2026Release text says dynamic 4-zone RGB keyboards.

RGB per key2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Per-key AlienFX RGB lighting for the standard keyboard of this configuration.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 22 states the keyboard has a numeric keypad.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026

No1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 11: 85 keys for the English US layout. This count has no room for a numeric keypad. Photos show none.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

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

No3Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 14 October 2026Keyboard view figure on page 15 shows no pointing stick. Kelaptop lists the pointing device as touchpad only.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026

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Touchpad size

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Width112Height65mm(4.4 × 2.6 in)1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 16 p21: 112 mm horizontal, 65 mm vertical.

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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Mechanical5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026The touchpad has a crisp mechanical clicking action.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 2026Table states FHD (1920x1080) IR camera.

8 MP, 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 15 p20: 4K HDR RGB + infrared camera, 8.29 MP, 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps. The 1080p option is a separate camera choice. The 4K camera is in the stored Dell configuration.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 15 states the built-in infrared camera supports Windows Hello.

Yes1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 15: both camera options are RGB + infrared cameras.6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026An IR camera for Windows Hello sign-in.

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.

21Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

41Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 8 p17: 2 tweeters and 2 woofers.

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

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8W1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 8: average 2 W + 2 W tweeters and 2 W + 2 W woofers, 8 W. Peak is 2.5 W per driver, 10 W, and is not stored.2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Woofer 2 W x 2 = 4 W and tweeter 2 W x 2 = 4 W, 8 W in total. Matches the manual's average figures.

Audio features

DTS:X Ultra2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 2026Table states DTS X:Ultra and 2 speakers. Speaker power is not published.

Dolby Atmos2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Dolby Atmos and IntelliGo noise reduction are listed.

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

32Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 2026Press release names the PurifiedVoice 2.0 triple microphone array. The manual screen view shows microphones in the top bezel and one more with AI noise reduction. Three physical microphones are stored, not beamforming channels.3Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 14 screen view lists microphones (item 1) and one microphone with AI noise reduction (item 4).

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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.

90Wh2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 2026Table states 90 Whr. The Amazon listing for the exact SKU states 90 watt-hours.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026

96Wh1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 19 p22: 6-cell 96 Wh lithium-ion, 11.7 V.

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.

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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.

330W6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026Record lists AC adapter power 330 W.7Retailer pagesparepartworld.com/acer/notebook/predator-serie/predator-helios-neo-18-phn18-72/adapter-149229591Read 14 October 2026

360W1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 17 and 18 pp21-22: 280 W or 360 W adapter. The documented optimal adapter for RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 is 360 W. This is the recommended adapter rating, not a USB-C charging limit.

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.

Barrel7Retailer pagesparepartworld.com/acer/notebook/predator-serie/predator-helios-neo-18-phn18-72/adapter-149229591Read 14 October 2026Spare part listing for the original Acer adapter of the PHN18-72 states 330 W and a 5.5 mm outer and 1.7 mm inner barrel connector.

Barrel1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5: one 7.4 mm barrel-type DC-in 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.

24Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026The Amazon listing for the sibling PHN18-72-9474 uses maker text that says dual fans with 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D metal fans. The same PHN18-72 chassis is used. The press release also says fans in the plural. Two fans are stored.

47Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-16-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Teardown: four fans under the rear cover.

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

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Yes9Reviewgizmodo.com/alienware-16-area-51-review-if-only-the-display-was-as-fantastic-as-the-mechanical-keyboard-2000640678Read 15 October 2026Review text names the Cryo Chamber thermal system with larger fans and vapor chambers on the RTX 5080 review unit.

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

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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 Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-92Y3

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Quiet
Balanced
Performance
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Source3Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pages 54 and 55 list Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Turbo and Eco. The choices depend on AC or battery power. No power limits in watts are published.

BAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)

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Security

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Fingerprint

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None6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026No fingerprint reader. Windows Hello uses the IR camera.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 18 lists a Kensington lock slot on the right side.6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026

No1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5: security-cable slot not supported.

Software

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Operating system

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

Windows 11 Home2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 October 2026Windows 11 Home.

OS family

Windows1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026

Windows2Retailer pagedotcom.com.pk/products/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-intel-core-ultra-9-32gb-1tb-rtx-5080Read 15 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.

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

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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

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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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0.215Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Color accuracy 0.21, lower is better, from the Laptop Mag colorimeter. The Delta-E formula and display mode are not stated.

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

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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.

AAcer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-92Y3

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BAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Average FPS
Assassin's Creed Mirage	1920	1080	Not available	149
Black Myth: Wukong	1920	1080	Cinematic	58
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Not available	62.94
Far Cry 6	1920	1080	Not available	121
Monster Hunter Wilds	1920	1080	Not available	82.82
Red Dead Redemption 2	1920	1080	Ultra	117
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Not available	183

Source5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review unit: Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080, 32 GB DDR5-6400, 1 TB. 1080p results from the built-in game benchmarks. The presets that are not named are not stored. Laptop Mag states that its benchmarks do not use DLSS 4, but the upscaling setting is not stored.

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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48.2°C5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Gaming test, 118.7 F measured between the F8 and F9 keys, stored as 48.2 C.

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

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33.9°C5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Underside reached 93.1 F while gaming, stored as 33.9 C.

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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78°C7Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-16-area-51-reviewRead 15 October 2026Metro Exodus Enhanced Edition benchmark, three runs, GPU 78 C on average and 80 C maximum. Stored as the average. Review unit has a 275HX, RTX 5080 and a 2 TB SSD.

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.

AAcer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-92Y3

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BAlienware 16 Area-51 AA16250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	150	4.17
Video playback	250	4.22
Gaming	Not available	1.83

Source5Measurementlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/alienware-16-area-51-rtx-5080-reviewRead 15 October 2026Laptop Mag battery test: continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi at 150 nits, 4 h 10 min. PCMark 10 Gaming battery test, 1 h 50 min, brightness and power mode not stated.6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026Looped 4K Tears of Steel video with airplane mode at 250 nits until the laptop suspended, 253 minutes. Power mode not stated.

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

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4.17h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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4.22h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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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No6Reviewpcworld.com/article/2804897/alienware-16-area-51-review.htmlRead 15 October 2026The NPU is slow and does not meet the Copilot+ PC bar.

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

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EPEAT

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Other certifications

TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light3Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 15 note says the low blue light panel works in compliance with TÜV Rheinland in the default Standard preset mode.

TÜV Rheinland low blue light display1Owner's manualkatalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/DN-AW16A51-N2-914K/alienware-16-area-51-aa16250-owners-manual-cs_compressed.pdfRead 15 October 2026Low blue light section p26: the display meets TÜV Rheinland low blue light requirements, enabled at the factory.

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.

AC Adapter, Power Cord4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026Item details list built-in media as AC Adapter, Laptop and Power Cord.

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

Yes4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 20266Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026

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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.

1year4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026Item details say One-year International Travelers Limited Warranty (ITW).

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

Mail-in, Carry-in5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.acer.com/is/content/acer/Acer_CONS_WTY_DOC_1_YR_MICI_US_CA_MX_LA_46_AD148_008_090514pdfRead 14 October 2026Generic Acer limited warranty agreement for the US and Canada. Page 1 says 1 Year Limited: Parts and Labor, Mail In or Carry In. It is not specific to this model.

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Links

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Product page

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Spec sheet

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Manual

content.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdf3Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdfRead 14 October 2026Acer user manual of May 2025 for the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and 18 AI. It covers PHN16-73 and PHN18-72. Port figures are shared by both models.

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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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