Acer Predator Helios 18 AI

Recorded specifications: CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · RAM: 256 GB · Storage: 6,000 GB · Full configuration pairing is not separately specified.

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Acer Predator Helios 18 AI is the desktop-replacement choice: an 18-inch Mini LED dual-mode display, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, massive memory and storage ceilings, and a 99Wh battery put it in flagship gaming and mobile-workstation territory. Pick it for top-end gaming, 3D, AI, or video workloads where screen size and cooling headroom matter; skip it if you need a light commuter laptop.

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LAUNCH

Released
2026-08

GAMING PERFORMANCE

PS5 (2024) = 100

Gaming Performance Index (GPI)
EstimatedGPU reference178–257
Estimate & test conditions

PS5 reference: 2024 = 100 · Input years: 2025 · Three-anchor Time Spy proxy v0.1 · Estimated · Extrapolated · Observed GPU samples; target performance may differ. The observed span is not a target performance bound. · GPU参考 only; all target scalar GPI fields remain null and scalar ranking is disabled. · Declared GPU power is a ceiling/limit, not measured Time Spy power or proof of mode equivalence. · No FP32, total/Extreme/CPU score conversion, averaging, TGP scaling, or generic iGPU alias transfer.

Alienware AA18250 18-inch2560x1600 IPS300Hz: 257 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Performance · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 64 GB · Memory: DDR5-6400 dual channel, Micron 52-51-51-102 · Device GPU ceiling: 175 W · Driver: 576.80 · Display path: Advanced Optimus · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-07-02 · No exact regional ordering suffix claimed

Razer Blade 16 2025 RTX5090: 220 · CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Performance · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 160 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: LPDDR5x-8000 · Driver: 572.76 · Display path: Advanced Optimus · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-03-28 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed

Aorus Master 18 AM8H: 239 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 64 GB · Memory: DDR5; speed/channels not sealed in this evidence record · Driver: 576.02 · Display path: Advanced Optimus; active benchmark path unsealed · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-05-01 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed · Time Spy power profile: Unknown

Razer Blade 16 2025 RTX5090: 178 · CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Silent · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 110 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: LPDDR5x-8000 · Driver: 572.76 · Display path: Advanced Optimus · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-03-28 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed

MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XWJG-486IN: 243 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Review-default; profile unspecified · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · System RAM: 64 GB · Memory: DDR5-6400 · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-08-12 · Active display path: Unknown · Tested driver: Unknown · OS edition: Unknown · Run power state: Unknown · Exact performance profile: Unknown

MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW: 252 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: MSI Center Extreme Performance · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: DDR5; exact speed/channels not recovered · Other power test: Long GPU load average; not claimed as Time Spy TGP limit · GPU power in another test: 172 W · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-10-16 · Tested driver: Unknown · Observed dedicated VRAM: Unknown; GPU name alone does not establish capacity

MSI Stealth18 HX AI A2XW: 234 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Windows and MSI Center Performance / discrete · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 150 W · System RAM: 64 GB · Memory: DDR5-5600 dual-channel · Driver: 581.57 · Display path: discrete graphics mode · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-11-07 · OS edition: Unknown · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed

Aorus Master 16 AM6H: 245 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: GiMATE Gaming; AI boost active · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: DDR5; speed/channels not sealed in this evidence record · Driver: 583.61 · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-06-02 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed · Active display path: Unknown

MSI Raider A18 HX A9W: 239 · CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: MSI Center Extreme Performance · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · System RAM: 64 GB · Memory: DDR5; exact speed/channels not recovered · Display path: MSHybrid · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-06-21 · Own benchmark-linked A9Wx variant is9955HX3D/5090/64GB/2TB. OtherRTX5080 options cannot inherit it. · Tested driver: Unknown · Observed dedicated VRAM: Unknown; GPU name alone does not establish capacity

Razer Blade 16 2025 RTX5090: 194 · CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Balanced · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 125 W · System RAM: 32 GB · Memory: LPDDR5x-8000 · Driver: 572.76 · Display path: Advanced Optimus · Power source: AC · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-03-28 · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed

Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73: 240 · CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX · GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU · Mode: Turbo · Observed dedicated VRAM: 24 GB · Declared GPU limit: 175 W · Power source: Unknown · Metric: Time Spy Graphics · Input date: 2025-07-24 · Tested RAM amount: Unknown · Memory speed/channels: Unknown · Active display path: Unknown · OS edition: Unknown · Tested driver: Unknown · Benchmark execution date: Unknown · Exact regional configuration: Unconfirmed · Run power state: Unknown

Sample relationship: Same GPU and VRAM; observed power conditions differ

gpu sample · Razer Blade 16 2025 RTX5090 · Technical qualification: A separate benchmark run identifier and validity certificate are unavailable.

gpu sample · Aorus Master 18 AM8H · Technical qualification: A separate benchmark run identifier and validity certificate are unavailable.

gpu sample · MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW · Technical qualification: The named MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XW sample has 275HX, RTX 5090, 32 GB RAM and 1 TB storage.

gpu sample · Aorus Master 16 AM6H · Technical qualification: A separate benchmark run identifier and validity certificate are unavailable.

GPU reference · Observed sample span · Estimated · Extrapolated

100 is a PS5 (2024) reference, not a maximum. Relative displayed values are not game FPS ratios or a winner.

Estimated

GRAPHICS BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

3DMark Time Spy
Conditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU24,868Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: 3DMark Time Spy

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

3DMark Time Spy · GPU references
Additional chip referencesConditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU24,868Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: 3DMark Time Spy

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

CPU BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

Geekbench 6 Single
Conditions unconfirmedIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus3,166Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Single

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

Geekbench 6 Single · CPU references
Additional chip referencesConditions unconfirmedIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus3,166Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Single

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

Geekbench 6 Multi
Conditions unconfirmedIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus20,764Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Multi

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

Geekbench 6 Multi · CPU references
Additional chip referencesConditions unconfirmedIntel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus20,764Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: Geekbench 6 Multi

Score unit: points

Version not recorded

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

OTHER BENCHMARKS

Some scores are chip references.

PCMark
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SCREEN SIZE

SCREEN SIZE
18" (388 × 242 mm)
Size
18"

PLATFORM & HARDWARE

Some scores are chip references.

OS
Windows 11 Home / Pro
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
GPU FP32 TFLOPS
Conditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU45.34Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: FP32

Score unit: TFLOPS

Version not recorded

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

GPU FP32 TFLOPS · GPU references
Additional chip referencesConditions unconfirmedNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU45.34Chip reference
Test conditions & details

Test: FP32

Score unit: TFLOPS

Version not recorded

Configuration-specific result

Bars align retained values of the same metric and unit. Test conditions may be unconfirmed. The endpoint is a display scale, not a test maximum, comparable device measurement, game FPS ratio or winner.

MEMORY & STORAGE

Some scores are chip references.

Dedicated VRAM
24 GB
Memory
256 GBRecorded configuration
Storage
6,000 GBRecorded configuration

SCREEN QUALITY

Panel
Mini LED
Resolution
3840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Brightness
Peak: 1,000 nits
Dual-mode Display
4K/120Hz or FHD/240Hz

POWER & BATTERY

Battery capacity
99 Wh

BODY & DIMENSIONS

CHASSIS SIDE · LENGTH × THICKNESS
401 × 29.6 mm
CHASSIS TOP · LENGTH × WIDTH
401 × 307.9 mm
Dimensions
401 × 307.9 × 29.6 mm
Weight
3.5 kg

CONNECTIVITY & EXPANSION

Ports
2x Thunderbolt 5, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm, RJ-45, DC-in
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7 / BT 5.4

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Brand
Acer
Model
PH18-I71

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