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Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-97DH
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Main specs
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX 2,2GHz |
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| Screen | 18" 2560x1600 IPS 250Hz 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 2TB SSD |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-97DH
| Reference / Part Number | NH.QP5EH.004 |
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| Release date | November 2023, 2 years ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
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| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Abyssal Black |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 45,7 cm |
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| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | WQXGA |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 45,7 cm |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 250 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
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| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i9-14900HX |
| Processor frequency | 2,2 GHz |
| Processor generation | Intel Core i9-14xxx |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,8 GHz |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
Memory
| Internal memory | 35 GB |
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| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 2 TB |
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| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 2 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 2 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
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| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 12 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
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Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
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| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
|---|---|
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity | 2 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery | Yes |
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
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Battery
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
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| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
Power
| AC adapter power | 330 W |
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Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 3,4 kg |
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| Width | 405 mm |
| Depth | 311,6 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,71 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2,92 cm |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-97DH good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-97DH like?
It carries a 18" 2560x1600 IPS 250Hz 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-97DH have?
It runs on the Intel Core i9-14900HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-97DH come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-97DH have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × Thunderbolt 4, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-97DH have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-97DH 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 PH18-72-97DH weigh?
It weighs 3,25 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-97DH released?
Its release date is November 2023, 2 years ago.