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Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 18" 2560x1600 IPS 300 nits 100% DCI-P3 |
| Hard drive | 512GB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 |
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Full specifications of Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72
| Reference / Part Number | NH.QVFEL.001 |
|---|---|
| Release date | November 2025, 11 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 | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | WQXGA |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Display technology marketing name | ComfyView |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Display brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Display diagonal (metric) | 45,7 cm |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100 % |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | 255HX |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 20 |
| Processor threads | 20 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 12 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4,5 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2,4 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1,8 GHz |
| Processor cache | 30 MB |
| 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 | DirectML,OpenVINO,Windows ML,ONNX RT,WebNN |
| Total processor performance up to | 33 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 6400 MHz |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 1 x 16 GB |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 512 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 512 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 512 GB |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
Audio
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 2500 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
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 2 (3.1 Gen 2) 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 colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 4-zone RGB |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Battery
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
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Power
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
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Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 3,3 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 405 mm |
| Depth | 307,9 mm |
| Height | 28 mm |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 like?
It carries a 18" 2560x1600 IPS 300 nits 100% DCI-P3 display.
Which processor and graphics card does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 have?
It runs on the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Which operating system does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 have?
According to its spec sheet: 2 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), card reader, headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
How much does the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 weigh?
It weighs 3,3 kg: one of the heavy ones, more of a desk machine than a daily commuter.
When was the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 released?
Its release date is November 2025, 11 months ago.