Computers / Laptops
AcerGaming laptop
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-92Y3
Released June 2025.2Press releasenews.acer.com/acer-launches-new-predator-helios-neo-ai-gaming-laptops-with-next-gen-processors-and-gpusRead 14 October 2026Maker forecast was North America May 2025 and EMEA June 2025. The Icecat-based Kelaptop record gives June 2025. June 2025 is stored as the best supported month. No dated first retail sale of the exact SKU was found. Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Screen size
- 18in
- Processor
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
- Weight (published)
- 3.3kg
79 of 179 fields known.
At a glance
Battery
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
Higher than 80% of other laptops.
Ports
- USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 2 USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 2
- USB-C
- USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2
- HDMI 2.1
- Ethernet (RJ45)
- microSD card
- 3.5 mm audio
- DC in
General
- 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
- Model numbers
- 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
- GTIN / EAN
- 1951332861144Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026UPC 195133286114 is shown in the item details.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
Chassis
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Dimensions
- 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.
- Weight (published)
- 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.
- Lid material
- Not available
- Bottom material
- Not available
- Max hinge angle
- Not available
- MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
- Not available
Display
- Screen size
- 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
- 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
- Pixel density
- 167.7ppi
- Panel type
- 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
- Backlight
- Not available
- Dimming zones
- Not available
- Panel part number
- Not available
- 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
- Stylus
- Not available
- Refresh rate modes
Width (px) Height (px) Maximum operating refresh (Hz) VRR 2560 1600 240 Yes - Max refresh rate
- 240Hz
- Adaptive sync
- 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
- Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
- Not available
- Native panel colour depth
- Not available
- Brightness (SDR, claimed)
- Not available
- Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
- Not available
- Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
- Not available
- Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
- Not available
- sRGB coverage (claimed)
- Not available
- DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
- 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
- Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
- Not available
- HDR certification
- Not available
- Factory calibrated
- Not available
- Second display
- Not available
Processor
- 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
- 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
- Core configuration
Core type Count Base clock (GHz) Max clock (GHz) Performance 8 2.7 5.4 Efficiency 16 2.1 4.6 - CPU cores
- 24
- Cores labelled performance
- 8
- Cores labelled efficiency
- 16
- Max boost clock
- 5.4GHz
- Sustained CPU power (configured)
- Not available
- Peak CPU power (configured)
- Not available
- Combined CPU and GPU power
- Not available
Graphics
- Discrete GPU
- Yes1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 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
- 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
- Max GPU power (TGP)
- Not available
- Dynamic Boost
- Not available
- GPU boost clock
- Not available
Memory
- Installed RAM
- 16GB1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026
- RAM speed
- Not available
- Memory channels
- Not available
- Memory slots
- Not available
- RAM slots
- Not available
- Free RAM slots
- Not available
- Maximum supported RAM
- 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.
Storage
- Installed storage
- 1TB1Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026
- Storage type
- NVMe SSD6Spec databasekelaptop.com/en/acer-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-phn18-72-92y3-nh-u0haa-002Read 14 October 2026
- Installed drive PCIe generation
- 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
- Storage slots
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).- M.2 slots
- Not available
- Free storage slots
- 1
- Maximum slot PCIe generation
- Not available
Ports
- Ports
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.- USB-C ports
- 2
- Thunderbolt
- Yes
- Highest HDMI version
- HDMI 2.1
- Card reader
- Yes
- Ethernet speed
- 2.5Gbps
- Maximum USB-C charging input
- 100W
Wireless
- Wi-Fi bands
- Not available
- 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.
- Bluetooth
- 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.
- Cellular
- Not available
Keyboard and touchpad
- Keyboard layouts
- Not available
- Key switches
- Not available
- Keyboard backlight
- 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.
- Numpad
- 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
- Key travel
- Not available
- Pointing stick
- 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
- Touchpad size
- Not available
- Touchpad mechanism
- Not available
Camera and audio
- Webcam privacy
- Not available
- Built-in speaker drivers
- 21Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/3555/helios-neo-18-ai-18-inch-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5070-tiRead 14 October 2026
- Total speaker power
- Not available
- 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.
- Microphones
- 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).
Battery and power
- Battery energy
- 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
- Claimed battery life
- Not available
- Adapter rated output
- 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
- Laptop charging connector
- 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.
- Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
- Not available
Cooling
- Vapor chamber
- Not available
- Liquid metal
- Not available
Security
- Fingerprint
- Not available
- TPM
- Not available
- Remote management
- Not available
Software
- 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
- 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
- Security updates until
- Not available
Measured display
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- Brightness (measured, centre)
- Not available
- Brightness (measured, average)
- Not available
- Contrast ratio (measured)
- Not available
- HDR peak brightness (measured)
- Not available
- sRGB coverage (measured)
- Not available
- DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
- Not available
- Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
- Not available
- PWM flicker found
- Not available
- PWM frequency (measured)
- Not available
- PWM at or below brightness
- Not available
- Response black to white (measured)
- Not available
- Response grey to grey (measured)
- Not available
Measured performance
We could not find any of these 8 fields. Show them
- Cinebench 2024 single-core
- Not available
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core
- Not available
- Geekbench 6 single-core
- Not available
- Geekbench 6 multi-core
- Not available
- 3DMark Time Spy graphics
- Not available
- 3DMark Steel Nomad
- Not available
- SSD sequential read (measured)
- Not available
- Game frame rates
- Not available
Measured noise and temperature
We could not find any of these 9 fields. Show them
- Fan noise per mode
- Not available
- Max fan noise
- Not available
- Fan noise while gaming
- Not available
- Top surface under load
- Not available
- Bottom surface under load
- Not available
- Palm rest under load
- Not available
- CPU temperature in stress test
- Not available
- CPU clock in stress test
- Not available
- GPU temperature while gaming
- Not available
Measured battery and power
We could not find any of these 10 fields. Show them
- Battery runtime per test
- Not available
- Wi-Fi browsing runtime
- Not available
- Video runtime
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Power draw idle
- Not available
- Power draw gaming
- Not available
- Power draw max
- Not available
- Sustained CPU power (measured)
- Not available
- GPU power while gaming (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Certifications
- Intel Evo
- Not available
- Copilot+ PC
- Not available
- Colour certifications
- Not available
- ENERGY STAR
- Not available
- EPEAT
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- AC Adapter, Power Cord4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026Item details list built-in media as AC Adapter, Laptop and Power Cord.
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 1year4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CMRead 14 October 2026Item details say One-year International Travelers Limited Warranty (ITW).
Links
- Product page
- Not available
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- 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.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
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Sources
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- Owner's manualcontent.etilize.com/User-Manual/1086710295.pdf
- Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FMZJ18CM
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