Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
18" - IPS
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
RAM
16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Core Qty
24-core
Storage
1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron
Battery Capacity
90 Wh

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Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Review

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powerful gaming performance

vibrant large display

advanced cooling system

expandable storage options

high-quality speakers

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive base model

limited port selection

Total Rating

82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.4 cm x 31.16 cm x 2.915 cm
Weight 3.4 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium
Colour Abyssal black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Screen Size (Type) 18" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core
Cache L3 - 36 MB
Chipset Intel HM770
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Advanced Optimus
Gaming Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
SAR Value 0.832 W/kg (body), 0.832 W/kg (head), 0.832 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 71

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