Acer Predator Helios 18 release date window, price & specs 2023
Everything we know about the 2023 Acer Predator Helios 18 price, specifications, and release date
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We’ve got all the latest info on the Acer Predator Helios 18 specifications, price, and the Acer Predator Helios 18 release date (or at least, the release date window) for your region on this very page. This new 18-inch gaming laptop looks set to be an interesting entry into the Predator Helios series, which came back with a bang last year. Read further down this page for the most up to date info following CES 2023.
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Acer Predator Helios 18 release date window
- For Chinese markets the Acer Predator Helios 18 release date is February 2023.
- For Europe, The Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) the Acer Predator Helios 18 release date is March 2023.
- For North America the Acer Predator Helios 18 release date is April 2023.
Acer Predator Helios 18 price
All 2023 Predator Helios machines come with Advanced Optimus (i.e. a MUX Switch that doesn’t require a reboot) and the same cooling system as the previous year’s options.
The Acer Predator Helios 18 starting price is $1,699.99 / €2,499 / RMB 20,999. Given we don’t exactly know what the lowest SKU CPU/GPU/RAM/SSD option is for the Helios 18 yet, we’ll have to wait and see before we can tell what you actually get for this money.
Acer Predator Helios 18 specifications
Unlike the new Acer Nitro series, Helios laptops will only features Intel CPU options.
All 2023 Predator Helios machines come with Advanced Optimus (i.e. a MUX Switch that doesn’t require a reboot) and the same cooling system as the previous year’s options.
- CPU: Up to Intel Core i9
- Graphics: Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 (165W)
- RAM: Up to 32GB DDR5-4800
- Storage: Up to 2TB SSD
- Display: 16-inch (16:10)
- Resolution: 1200p / 1600p
- Max Refresh Rate: 165Hz (IPS) / 240Hz (IPS) / 250Hz (Mini LED with claimed 1000 nits & 100% DCI-P3)
- Ports: 2x USB-C (with Thunderbolt 4), 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, MiniSD card reader, 3.5mm combi-audio jack, Gigabit Ethernet
- Dimensions: unknown
- Weight: unknown
Acer Predator Helios 18 FAQs
Acer Predator Helios 18 vs Acer Predator Helios 500
In 2023 Acer have changed the naming conventions used for their gaming laptops to make them a bit more intuitive, with the number at the end signifying the screen size (i.e. 18-inch or 16-inch)
The Acer Predator Helios 18 and Acer Predator Helios 16 are essentially part of the same high-end laptop range as the previous Acer Predator Helios 500 range were from 2022 and earlier.
Is Helios better than Nitro?
Predator Helios laptops represent Acer’s high-end gaming laptop range, whereas the Acer Nitro series are the more affordable options.
Eventhough some Acer Nitro and Acer Predator Helios laptops can have similar core specifications, the Helios laptops will invariably have higher TGP (i.e. higher powered) graphics cards, plus better build quality, superior displays, and a better array of ports.
Acer Predator Helios 18 release date : Final Word
We do hope that this Acer Predator Helios 18 release date, specs, and price page has told you everything you want to know. We’ll be filling in the blanks RE the specifications and adding more precise release date news as it comes out. Why not also have a look at our different laptop and gaming laptop guides in the menu at the top of this page.