Promo €1899 Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-72-98QQ AI multimedia gaming laptop PC Blackwell RTX 5070 Core Ultra 9 275HX 2.5K 240Hz DCI-P3 RAM 32 GB
Our opinion on the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-72-98QQ
An advantageous replacement for a desktop model, the multimedia gaming laptop Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-72-98QQ Windows 11 in a comfortable large format supports recent games thanks to its latest generation GeForce RTX 5070 high-end NVIDIA Blackwell ray tracing graphics card. This GPU accelerates processing like the recent Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Arrow Lake hybrid processor, also high-end, and the powerful 32 GB of RAM as well as fast SSD storage with a large capacity of 1 TB. Versatile, this responsive laptop designed for playing and creating which is adorned with an 16/10th High Definition 2.5K High Fidelity DCI-P3 18-inch screen providing great fluidity thanks to its frequency 240Hz is also equipped with a backlit keyboard, an Infrared webcam for biometric facial authentication as well as Bluetooth 5.4, Ethernet, card reader and dual USB-C Thunderbolt 4 connectivity.
Features of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-72-98QQ
| Screen(s) | 18″ QHD+ 2.5K LED IPS 240Hz 3ms 500cd/m² 16/10th 100% DCI-P3 ComfortView Plus 3ms (2560×1600, anti-glare) |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Arrow Lake (24 cores: 8P 2.7 GHz/16E 2.1 GHz, 55W) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5 6400MHz (64 GB), 2 slots (occupied) |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA Blackwell GeForce RTX 5070 8 GB GDDR7 (115W 2080MHz boost), Intel Arc integrated into the processor and Optimus |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4) + 1 free M.2 slot |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.2 (Gen2) + 1 USB 3.2 (Gen1) + 2 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2) Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, microSD/SDHC/SDXC card reader |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6E ax (2×2, Intel Killer AX1675i), Bluetooth 5.4 + Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 Gb/s, Killer Ethernet E3100G) |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes, 4-zone RGB |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Windows Hello | Yes, via infrared webcam |
| Audio system | 2 DTS:X Ultra speakers |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 5 hours / Li-Ion 6 cells 90Whr (230W adapter) |
| Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 3.3 Kg / 401 x 307.9 x 28 |
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-72-98QQ faces the competition
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-72-98QQ is currently showing in promotion at Boulanger and offers a configuration/price ratio attractive for its category where it is one of the cheapest such a large format to offer embedding such a recent and powerful graphics card as well as the processor with such substantial RAM and storage capacities, a High Definition High Fidelity screen at such a high frequency but also Windows provided.
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Chassis, connections, screen of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-72-98QQ
It is a clearly gamer appearance that this versatile laptop adopts targeting creator and play with its angular black design with connectivity positioned on 3 sides cooled by 2 AeroBlade 3D 5th generation fans, metal thermal paste, vector heat pipes and ventilation grilles.
The connectivity integrated into this multimedia gaming laptop PC is good, including Ethernet (fast) and audio ports, latest generation Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 6E ax wireless modules for communicating and connecting remotely, an HDMI video output useful for connecting it to a TV or a monitor for example, a microSD card reader but also 5 USBs including 2 USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (fast) practical for connecting peripherals such as a headset, a mouse, a gamepad. game, printer or external storage.
As the webcam has Infrared technology, biometric authentication is possible by facial recognition, in particular via Windows Hello.
A backlighting system is of course fitted to the chiclet keyboard, which can be activated as needed or in the dark to better discern the keys.
To appeal to gamers, the screen adopts a frequency of 240Hz much higher than the standard 60Hz to ensure much greater overall fluidity, including when playing.
Creative people will be delighted to be dealing here with a 2.5K High Definition screen but also DCI-P3 High Fidelity, especially as its viewing angles, both vertical and horizontal, are substantial thanks to IPS technology while the 16/10th format displays more elements in height than the classic 16/9th.
The screen also has an anti-reflective treatment ensuring much better visibility in a bright environment (e.g. near a window) than a shiny panel.
Performance, battery life of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-72-98QQ
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-72-98QQ may appeal to those who wish to have a powerful, large-format, high-definition, high-fidelity multimedia AI-oriented multimedia laptop PC for playing and creating, equipped with recent components.
Indeed, as it embeds the latest generation NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ray tracing dedicated high-end graphics card Blackwellplayers can play their favorite games on this gaming laptop PC even though its 2.5K definition requires more calculations to play than in Full HD, which implies a lower number of fps.
Gamers will therefore appreciate the services of the GeForce RTX 5070. And creators too since it provides graphics acceleration of multimedia processing in areas requiring GPU resources taking advantage of GPU computing power, such as the Adobe suite, VSDC or Vegas.
Operation on the Intel Arc graphics solution housed in the processor is favored as much as possible by NVIDIA Optimus technology while its performance is much lower than that of the GeForce RTX 5070. Because the Intel Arc consumes little energy and therefore promotes autonomy which is around 5 hours on battery in light use.
Depending on the tasks performed, Optimus determines the necessary graphics resources in real time. If necessary, it activates the more demanding – and above all powerful – GeForce RTX 5070, typically for gaming. Then deactivates it when the performance of the Intel Arc proves sufficient.
The GeForce RTX 5070 is well supported in its tasks by the heart combining a large amount of 32 GB RAM with a recent high-end processor, the Core Ultra 9 275HX Arrow Lake which accommodates 24 hybrid cores in addition to Intel Arc while offering Artificial Intelligence capabilities.
Processing is carried out more quickly here than under a PC based on 16/24 GB DDR4/5 as well as on a classic Quad/Hexa/Octo Core, the difference being particularly strong in areas demanding RAM and CPU resources using multi-core and AI, such as 3D rendering, video editing, photo editing or 3D rendering.
Demanding users will be seduced by the good overall power provided by this versatile laptop which offers a very comfortable 1000 GB of space for installing and storing multiple games, software and various files such as personal creations on the silent, energy-efficient and very fast SSD.
On a daily basis we therefore benefit from very responsive and fluid operation under this machine ensuring rapid arrival on the online game cards but also game/software launches, processing and starts/stops which are carried out quickly.
Finally, this versatile AI multimedia gaming laptop PC heats up clearly and is heard when it is heavily used (e.g. games, treatments).
A ventilated support can be associated with it if necessary to limit its temperatures (remember to check the dimensions carefully!).
