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

BAlienware 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dell owner's manual, English, August 2025 Rev. A06, regulatory model P52E.

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

AA182501Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Manual for the Alienware 18 Area-51 AA18250. The AA18250 number covers several GPUs and the 2026 refresh with other CPUs. This product is the Core Ultra 9 275HX with RTX 5090 configuration that reviewers tested.

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 20252Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Dell release dated Jan. 6, 2025 introduces the Area-51 laptops in 16 and 18 inch.

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.

Available3Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Orderable from Dell at launch. Reviews through 2026 still describe it as on sale.

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.

US4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026

US4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026US retailer, Dell part LAA18250-9383BLU-PUS.

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 Teal2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026New Liquid Teal finish on anodized aluminum.4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026Color Liquid Teal.

Segment

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

Gaming8Reviewtech.yahoo.com/gaming/articles/alienware-18-area-51-review-100000161.htmlRead 15 October 2026Described as a gaming laptop.

Form factor

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

Clamshell1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.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.

Width410Depth320Thickness (min)24.72Thickness (max)30.5mm(16.1 × 12.6 × 1 to 1.2 in)1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1: width 410 mm, depth 320 mm, front height 24.72 mm, peak height 30.50 mm. Stored as thickness minimum and maximum.

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.

4.12kg(9.1 lb)1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1: minimum 4.12 kg and maximum 4.34 kg, depending on configuration. The starting weight is stored. Trusted Reviews and PC Gamer list 4.34 kg for the RTX 5090 unit.

Lid material

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Aluminium2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Liquid Teal finish on anodized aluminum.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026Chassis is anodised aluminium, top and bottom.

Bottom material

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Aluminium6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026Chassis is anodised aluminium, top and bottom.

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

18in(45.7 cm)1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: 18-inch WQXGA, diagonal 457.27 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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: 2560 x 1600.

Pixel density

167.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

167.7ppi=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

IPS4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 202618 inch 300 Hz QHD+ wide view angle anti-glare display.5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 202618-inch IPS panel, 2560 x 1600, 300 Hz.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 202618-inch IPS panel, 2560 x 1600, 300 Hz, 500 nits, no HDR.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: anti-glare finish.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: 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 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	300	Yes

Source1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: refresh rate 300 Hz. PC Gamer notes that 300 Hz works through the discrete GPU and is capped to 144 Hz through the integrated GPU. The VRR flag comes from the G-SYNC claim in the Windows Central launch table.3Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Launch table for the 18-inch names 300 Hz with G-Sync.

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-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-SYNC3Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/dell-revives-alienware-area-51-with-powerful-new-gaming-pcsRead 15 October 2026Launch table for the 18-inch: QHD+, 300 Hz, 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3, 500 nits, 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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: 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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 21: color gamut DCI-P3 100% (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 275HX4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026Core Ultra 9 275HX with the RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24 GB GDDR7. This listing's SSD is described as Gen 4, while PC Gamer and Trusted Reviews tested a Gen 5 speed unit, so the installed drive generation is not stored.

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

Intel7Maker 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 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

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

Source1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2, 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

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2: 24 threads for the 275HX.7Maker 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

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.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 2 lists 36 for the 275HX. Intel ARK confirms 36 MB Intel Smart Cache.7Maker 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.

3nm7Maker 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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280W2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Release: up to 175 W total graphics power and up to 105 W thermal design profile for processors at the same time, a 280 W total package power, with up to an RTX 5090 and a Core Ultra 9 275HX. The Dell images on the Amazon listing give 280 W for configurations with RTX 5080 and above. The 16-inch model is reported at 240 W.9Retailer pageamazon.com/Alienware-Area-51-AA18250-18-0-Display-Graphics/dp/B0F5WVJBC2Read 15 October 2026Dell A+ images: Total Performance Power able to reach up to 280 W on configurations with RTX 5080 and above, with up to 175 W Total Graphics Power and up to 105 W CPU Thermal Design Power. The listing is the RTX 5080 model. The RTX 5090 configuration has the same limits.

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).

13TOPS7Maker 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

Yes4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 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 5090 Laptop GPU4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 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

NVIDIA4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 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

24GB1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 22: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 with 24 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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175W2Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/the-return-of-area-51-302343722.htmlRead 15 October 2026Up to 175 W total graphics power for the Area-51 laptops with up to the RTX 5090. PC Gamer and Trusted Reviews list the RTX 5090 unit at 175 W TGP.5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026RTX 5090 running at 175 W TGP.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list: RTX 5090 (175 W).9Retailer pageamazon.com/Alienware-Area-51-AA18250-18-0-Display-Graphics/dp/B0F5WVJBC2Read 15 October 2026Dell A+ images: up to 175 W Total Graphics Power on RTX 5080 and above.

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 Optimus6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026Advanced Optimus by default. The review says the MUX can be disabled to use the dGPU at all times.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.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

64GB4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 202664 GB as 2 x 32 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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: 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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: 64 GB is offered only as 2 x 32 GB DDR5 at 6400 MT/s, non-XMP. PC Gamer lists DDR5-6400 for the review unit.

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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21Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: the 64 GB configuration is 2 x 32 GB 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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: two SODIMM slots. CNET also confirms replaceable modules.8Reviewtech.yahoo.com/gaming/articles/alienware-18-area-51-review-100000161.htmlRead 15 October 2026RAM and SSD are not soldered. DDR5 modules can be swapped.

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 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

Slot	Count	Occupied	Module size (GB)
SO-DIMM	2	Yes	32

Source1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: two SODIMM slots, 64 GB as 2 x 32 GB. Both slots are used.

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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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 4: maximum configuration 64 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

2TB5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 20262 TB SSD in the review unit, stored as 2000 GB. PC Gamer and CNET also list 2 TB.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 10: 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

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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 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 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 6 and 10: three M.2 slots. Slot 1 takes a 2230 or 2280 drive and slots 2 and 3 take 2280. Gen 5 x4 works in all three slots on RTX 5070 Ti and higher. CNET says only one slot holds a drive in its 2 TB test unit.8Reviewtech.yahoo.com/gaming/articles/alienware-18-area-51-review-100000161.htmlRead 15 October 2026Three M.2 slots, one occupied in the 2 TB test unit.

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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 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
Ethernet (RJ45)	Not available	1	Rear	5	Not available	Not available
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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5 and rear view: RJ45 5 Gbps, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 and one with PowerShare, two Thunderbolt 5 (80 Gb/s, DisplayPort 2.1 alt mode) on RTX 5070 Ti and higher, HDMI 2.1 and a 7.4 mm barrel DC-in. The left side has the SD card slot and the universal audio jack. Bandwidth Boost to 120 Gb/s is not stored. USB-C charging input limit is not stated.

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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 74Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 802.11be with Bluetooth 5.4.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 8: 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 BE17501Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 8: Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750, 2400 Mbps. PC Gamer writes Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 and Dell store listings write Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750. Stored with the BE prefix.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 8: Bluetooth 5.4.

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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English4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026English keyboard with per-key AlienFX RGB lighting.

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 key8Reviewtech.yahoo.com/gaming/articles/alienware-18-area-51-review-100000161.htmlRead 15 October 2026CNET: with either keyboard option you get per-key RGB lighting.

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

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 12: 101 keys for the English US layout. Trusted Reviews confirms a number pad.5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Full-size keyboard with number pad.

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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Width131Height80mm(5.2 × 3.1 in)1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 17: 131 mm horizontal, 80 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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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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 16: the 4K HDR RGB + infrared camera is 8.29 MP at 3840 x 2160 at 30 fps. The reviewed units have this camera. A 1080p camera is a separate option.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 16: both camera options are RGB + infrared.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec list names an Alienware 4K HDR IR webcam.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9: 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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 9: average 2 W + 2 W tweeters and 2 W + 2 W woofers, 8 W. Peak is 2.5 W per driver and is not stored.

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 Atmos4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026Dolby Atmos.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 20: 6-cell 96 Wh, 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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Tables 18 and 19: 280 W or 360 W adapters. The documented optimal adapter for RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 is 360 W, and Trusted Reviews names a 360 W brick for the RTX 5090 unit. This is the adapter rating, not a USB-C charging limit.5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Hefty 360 W DC charging brick.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5: one 7.4 mm barrel DC-in.

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.

45Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Cryo-tech cooler with four fans.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026Teardown view: four large fans blast air over the CPU and GPU heatsinks.

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

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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

Name
Quiet
Balanced
Performance
Turbo
Eco

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 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

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Security

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Fingerprint

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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.

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 manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.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 Home4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026Microsoft Windows 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

Windows4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 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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1,010:15Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Test data: contrast ratio 1010:1 at the out-of-the-box setting. Review unit: Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090, 64 GB, 2 TB.

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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100%5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Review text: 100% sRGB coverage. CNET measures the same 100% with a Spyder X Elite.

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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98%5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Review text: 98% DCI-P3. CNET reports 98% of P3 as well.

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.

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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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3,101points5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Test data: Geekbench 6 single core 3101. The minor version and power mode are not stated.

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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21,121points5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Test data: Geekbench 6 multi core 21121. The minor version and power mode are not stated.

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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13,788MB/s5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026CrystalDiskMark read speed 13787.73 MB/s, stored as 13788. The test profile is not stated.

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 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1440	Not available	Not available	Not available	120.15
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Not available	Not available	Not available	157.82
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	RT: Ultra	Not available	Yes	76.82
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	RT: Ultra	Not available	Yes	47.45
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	RT: Ultra	DLSS Transformer	Yes	108.44
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	RT: Ultra	DLSS Transformer	Yes	84.51
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	RT: Ultra	DLSS Transformer with 4x multi frame generation	Yes	334.97
Cyberpunk 2077	2560	1600	RT: Ultra	DLSS Transformer with 4x multi frame generation	Yes	258.27
Returnal	2560	1440	Not available	Not available	Not available	133
Returnal	1920	1080	Not available	Not available	Not available	166
Rainbow Six Extraction	2560	1440	Not available	Not available	Not available	213
Rainbow Six Extraction	1920	1080	Not available	Not available	Not available	318

Source5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Game tests by Trusted Reviews: Cyberpunk 2077, Returnal and Rainbow Six Extraction. Quad HD is 2560 x 1440 and Full HD is 1920 x 1080. The RT: Ultra rows are labelled with ray tracing. DLSS Transformer and 4x multi frame generation rows are as named in the text. Presets are stated only for the RT rows.

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.

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

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BAlienware 18 Area-51 AA18250 (Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090)

Test	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Productivity	150	2.63
Gaming	Not available	1.33

Source5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026PCMark 10 battery test (office) at 150 nits: 2 hours 38 minutes in the text. The test table shows 2.5 hrs. The text value is stored. PC Gamer reports about 80 minutes in a light gaming test, brightness and power mode not stated.6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-laptops/alienware-18-area-51-2025-reviewRead 15 October 2026About 80 minutes in a light gaming test on battery. Brightness and power mode are not stated.

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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110min5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Full charge took 110 minutes with the 360 W adapter. 55 minutes to 50 percent.

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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No5Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/alienware-18-area-51Read 15 October 2026Not powerful enough on the AI side to be a Copilot+ PC.

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.

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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).

1year4Retailer pageexcaliberpc.com/819635/alienware-18-area-51-laa18250-9383blu-pus-18.htmlRead 15 October 2026Manufacturer warranty 1 Year USA Warranty. Service type is not stated.

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.

cdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdf1Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/0d/c3/0dc34f3b-2cc0-43f6-8598-0d4a3c43fe58.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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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