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Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9498
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 18" 3840x2400 IPS 120Hz |
| Hard drive | 3TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 128GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 |
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Full specifications of Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9498
| Reference / Part Number | NH.QVWEF.005 |
|---|---|
| Release date | February 2026, 8 months ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Original brand name | Acer |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 45,7 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 3840 x 2400 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | WQUXGA |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Display technology marketing name | ComfyView |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 45,7 cm |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | 275HX |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,4 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,4 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4,6 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2,7 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 2,1 GHz |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| L2 cache | 40 MB |
| Processor socket | BGA 2114 |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
Neural processor unit (NPU)
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
|---|---|
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | OpenVINO,Windows ML,DirectML,ONNX RT,WebNN |
| Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
Memory
| Internal memory | 128 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 192 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory slots | 4x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 3 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 3 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 5.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 24 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card memory | 4 GB |
| On-board graphics card 4K support | Yes |
| On-board graphics card 8K support | Yes |
| Graphics card Open GL support | Yes |
| NVIDIA Advanced Optimus | Yes |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
| Copilot key | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|
Battery
| Battery capacity | 99 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
Power
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
|---|---|
| AC adapter power | 400 W |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Password protection type | Supervisor,User |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 3,5 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 401 mm |
| Depth | 307,9 mm |
| Height | 29,6 mm |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cables included | AC |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9498 good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9498 like?
It carries a 18" 3840x2400 IPS 120Hz display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9498 have?
It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9498 be upgraded?
Yes: it has 4 memory slots and takes up to 192 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 128GB).
Which operating system does the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9498 come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9498 have?
According to its spec sheet: 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader.
Does the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9498 have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9498 have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9498 weigh?
It weighs 3,5 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-9498 released?
Its release date is February 2026, 8 months ago.