Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) Intel Ultra 9, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX5090, 16" WQXGA, Windows 11 Gaming Laptop
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£3,877.45
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| November 26, 2025 | £3,877.45 GBP |
- Windows 11 Home
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache)
- 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 OLED, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7)
- 64GB DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 32) & 1000GB SSD
Step into the future with the Predator Helios 16 AI. Designed for those who break boundaries, this machine combines up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor and a GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU with a striking OLED display that bends reality. All supported by 6th Gen AeroBlade™ 3D Fans and MagKey™ 4.0.
DESKTOP-LEVEL PERFORMANCE, ANYWHERE.
Get legendary gaming performance with the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor, delivering ultra-smooth gameplay and future-ready AI. Offload tasks like background removal and audio optimization to the NPU for seamless streaming, while Intel® Application Optimization™ enhances performance on classic titles.
NVIDIA GEFORCE RTX™ 50 SERIES LAPTOP GPUS
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing AI capabilities to gamers and creators. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash your creativity with NVIDIA Studio.
A DISPLAY THAT BRINGS DARKNESS TO LIFE
Dive into immersive worlds with up to an OLED display, where each pixel shines independently. Experience true blacks, infinite contrast, and color depth that add an intense realism, pulling you deeper into the game’s atmosphere and enhancing every visual detail.
6TH GEN AEROBLADE 3D FAN TECHNOLOGY
Engineered for maximum cooling, the 6th Gen AeroBlade™ 3D Fan features ultra-thin, responsive metal blades that rise and adapt at high speeds, increasing airflow efficiency by 20%!
PRECISION BEYOND THE MECHANICAL
MagKey 4.0 redefines control with pinpoint precision. These next-gen mechanical switches activate through magnetic actuation, delivering keystrokes that are not only fast but meticulously accurate.
CONTROL WITH PREDATORSENSE™ AND EXPERIENCE ZONE
PredatorSense™ gives you real-time control over system performance—adjust performance modes, manage fan speeds, and customize RGB lighting with precision. In the Experience Zone, tap into AI-powered features like PurifiedView for automatic framing and PurifiedVoice™ 2.0 for enhanced voice clarity.
ACER PROCAM™
Acer ProCam automatically recognizes gameplay highlights and records those moments.
ACER PURIFIEDVIEW™ 2.0
Step into a world of AI-enhanced clarity with advanced Portrait Refinement, Super Sharp visuals, and automatic framing. Enjoy natural background blur, gaze correction, and Acer TNR for vibrant, sharper images, even in low light. Perfect for seamless virtual meetings, live streaming, and video calls.
ACER PURIFIEDVOICE™ 2.0
Utilizing AI algorithms and a 3rd mic to identify and suppress unwanted background noise, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0 delivers distraction-free audio for more engaging communication experiences.
UNBOUND SPEED AND CONNECTION
Unleash the future with Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt™ 5 for ultra-fast, low-latency gaming, seamless streaming, and instant data transfer. Connect multiple 4K displays, handle high-speed downloads, and power peripherals without a hitch, wired or wireless.
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN LIGHT AND POWER
This isn’t just a machine—it’s an experience of light and color, transforming the way you interact with every command. The atmosphere shifts with you, creating an immersive world of control.
MILKYWAY RGB DYNAMIC LIGHTING
A mesmerizing trail of dynamic light flows across the rear, adding a futuristic glow to your setup.
COVER LOGO ILLUMINATION
The iconic logo burns bright, a symbol of power, pulsing with energy as it mirrors every moment of action.
PER-KEY RGB LIGHTING
Customizable per-key RGB lighting makes each keystroke shine, personalizing your keyboard to your style.
INFINITERING L-SHAPE AND PALM REST LIGHTING
A soft, dynamic glow wraps the palm rest and L-frame, drawing you deeper into the action with subtle elegance.
OPTIMIZE WITH INTEL® APPLICATION OPTIMIZATION
Experience constant evolution with Intel® Application Optimization™. AI-driven updates fine-tune your system’s performance, giving you the upper hand in select titles. Intel® APO ensures smoother gameplay, less latency, and automatic enhancements for the games that matter most.
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME
Play hundreds of PC games with your new Acer Predator Windows 11 PC and three months of PC Game Pass, including EA Play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black |
| Product type | Laptop |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Display surface | Gloss |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Panel type | OLED |
| Display technology marketing name | CineCrystal |
| HD type | WQXGA |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 40.6 cm (16") |
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor model | 275HX |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
|---|---|
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 32 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Internal memory | 64 GB |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Optical drive type | No |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 5.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Graphics | |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel Graphics |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel Graphics |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 24 GB |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 3 |
| Number of built-in speakers | 4 |
| Camera | |
|---|---|
| Infrared (IR) camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | Full HD |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| MIMO | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Killer |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi band | Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 5 | Yes |
| Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity | 2 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| Keyboard | |
|---|---|
| Copilot key | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| AC adapter power | 330 W |
| Security | |
|---|---|
| Password protection type | BIOS, Supervisor, User |
| Password protection | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height | 27.8 mm |
| Depth | 279.6 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.65 kg |
| Packaging data | |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 5.88 kg |
| Package height | 392 mm |
| Package depth | 97 mm |
| Package width | 551 mm |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Product family | Predator |
| Product series | Helios 16 AI |
| Packaging content | |
|---|---|
| AC adapter included | Yes |