Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-97FE Specs
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Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-97FE
Specs

Main specs

Processor

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Screen 18" 2560x1600 IPS 250Hz
Hard drive 1TB SSD M.2
RAM 64GB DDR5-SDRAM
Operating system Windows 11 Pro
Graphics card

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7

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Full specifications of Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-97FE

Reference / Part Number NH.QVYEG.00P
Release date August 2025, 1 year ago

Design

Product type Laptop
Product color Black
Form factor Clamshell
Market positioning Gaming

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Screen

Display diagonal 18 " (45,7 cm)
Display resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels
Touchscreen No
HD type WQXGA
Panel type IPS
Nombre comercial de la tecnología de la pantalla ComfyView
LED backlight Yes
Native aspect ratio 16:10
Display surface Matt
Maximum refresh rate 250 Hz

Processor

Processor family Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor model 275HX
Generación del procesador Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cores 24
Processor threads 24
Processor boost frequency 5,4 GHz
Núcleos de rendimiento 8
Núcleos de eficiencia 16
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de rendimiento 5.4
Frecuencia turbo máxima del núcleo de eficiencia 4.6
Frecuencia base de núcleo de rendimiento 2.7
Frecuencia base de núcleo eficiente 2.1
Processor cache 36 MB
Potencia base del procesador 55
Potencia turbo máxima 160

Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU)

Unidad de procesamiento neuronal (NPU) Intel AI Boost
Soporte de dispersión Yes
Soporte de efectos de Windows Studio Yes
Entornos de trabajo de software de IA compatibles con el núcleo NPU DirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN
Rendimiento total del procesador de hasta 36
Rendimiento del núcleo NPU de hasta 13
Rendimiento de GPU máximo 8

Memory

Internal memory 64 GB
Maximum internal memory 192 GB
Internal memory type DDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factor SO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size) 2 x 32 GB
Memory slots 4x SO-DIMM

Storage

Total storage capacity 1 TB
Storage media SSD
Optical drive type No
Total SSDs capacity 4 TB
Number of SSDs installed 3
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 5080
On-board graphics card model Intel Graphics
Discrete graphics card memory 16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type GDDR7
Fabricante de GPU (unidad de procesamiento gráfico) integrada Intel
On-board graphics card family Intel Graphics

Audio

Number of built-in speakers 6
Built-in microphone Yes
Number of microphones 3

Camera

Front camera Yes

Network

Mobile network connection No
Top Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standards Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Antenna type 2x2
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
Combo headphone/mic port Yes

Keyboard

Numeric keypad Yes
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard backlit Yes
Keyboard backlit color RGB
Zona retroiluminada del teclado Per-key RGB

Software

Operating system installed Windows 11 Pro
Operating system architecture 64-bit

Battery

Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Control de energía

Puerto de carga USB tipo C Yes
AC adapter power 400 W

Security

Cable lock slot Yes
Cable lock slot type Kensington

Weight & dimensions

Weight 7.7 lbs (3,5 kg)
Width 15.8 " (401 mm)
Depth 12.1 " (307,9 mm)
Height 1.2 " (29,6 mm)

Packaging content

AC adapter included Yes

Frequently asked questions

Is the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-97FE good for gaming?

You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.

What is the screen of the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-97FE like?

It carries a 18" 2560x1600 IPS 250Hz display.

Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-97FE have?

It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.

Can the RAM of the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-97FE be upgraded?

Yes: it has 4 memory slots and takes up to 192 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 64GB).

Which operating system does the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-97FE come with?

It comes with Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.

Which ports does the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-97FE have?

According to its spec sheet: 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).

Does the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-97FE have a backlit keyboard?

Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.

Does the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73-97FE 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 PH18-73-97FE 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 PH18-73-97FE released?

Its release date is August 2025, 1 year ago.

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