Overview



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 GeForceCloseGeForce is a brand of graphics processing units (GPUs) designed by Nvidia 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 GeForceCloseGeForce is a brand of graphics processing units (GPUs) designed by Nvidia RTX™ 50 SERIES LAPTOP GPUS
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForceCloseGeForce is a brand of graphics processing units (GPUs) designed by Nvidia 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.




At-a-glance



  • 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 OLED, NVIDIA GeForceCloseGeForce is a brand of graphics processing units (GPUs) designed by Nvidia RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7)

  • 64GB DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 32) & 1000GB SSD

  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache)

  • Windows 11 Home




Reasons to buy


  • 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 OLED, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 (24GB GDDR7)
  • 64GB DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 32) & 1000GB SSD
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache)
  • Windows 11 Home

Specification


Technical Description: Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) Intel Ultra 9, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX5090, 16" WQXGA, Windows 11 Gaming Laptop

Audio
Built-in microphone:Microphone that is found inside the product.
Yes
Number of microphones:
3
Number of built-in speakers:
4

Battery
Battery capacity:A measure of the charge stored by the battery. Determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery.
90 Wh
Number of battery cells:
4
Battery technology:The type of battery in the device, e.g. nickel–cadmium (NiCd).
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Camera
Infrared (IR) camera:
Yes
Front camera HD type:
Full HD
Front camera resolution:
1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera:Camera at the front of the product.
Yes

Design
Market positioning:
Gaming
Form factor:The shape or design of the product.
Clamshell
Product colour:
Black
Product type:The sub-category of the product.
Laptop

Display
Maximum refresh rate:
240 Hz
Colour gamut:
100%
RGB colour space:
DCI-P3
Display brightness:Brightness is the amount of radiating light emitted from the screen. The brightness rating is measured in candellas per square meter, commonly known as 'nits'.
400 cd/m²
Display surface:
Gloss
Native aspect ratio:The aspect ratio is the ratio of the width of an image to its height. The native aspect ratio is the one which the projector/display is particularly designed for. Images shown in native aspect ratio will utilize the entire resolution of the display and achieve maximum brightness. Images shown in other than native aspect ratio will always have less resolution and less brightness than images shown in native aspect ratio.
16:10
Display technology marketing name:
CineCrystal
Panel type:
OLED
HD type:Type of supported High Definition (e.g. Full HD, 4K Ultra HD).
WQXGA
Touchscreen:A screen of a laptop, smartphone, etc., that responds to touch so you can control the interface using your fingers.
No
Display resolution:The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed. It is usually quoted as width × height, with the units in pixels: for example, "1024 × 768" means the width is 1024 pixels and the height is 768 pixels. The higher the number of pixels, the sharper the image.
2560 x 1600 pixels
Display diagonal:Size of the display for this product, measured diagonally, usually in inches.
40.6 cm (16")

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

Keyboard
Copilot key:
Yes
Keyboard backlit colour:
RGB
Keyboard backlit zone:
Per-key RGB
Keyboard backlit:
Yes
Numeric keypad:Small, palm-sized, seventeen key section of a computer keyboard, usually on the very far right. The numeric keypad features digits 0 to 9, addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*) and division (/) symbols, a decimal point (.) and Num Lock and Enter keys. Laptop keyboards often do not have a numpad, but may provide numpad input by holding a modifier key (typically labelled "Fn") and operating keys on the standard keyboard.
Yes
Pointing device:
Touchpad

Memory
Maximum internal memory:The maximum internal memory which is available in the product.
64 GB
Memory layout (slots x size):The slots and size of the memory for the CPU.
2 x 32 GB
Internal memory type:The type of internal memory such as RAM, GDDR5.
DDR5-SDRAM
Internal memory:A computer's memory which is directly accessible to the CPU.
64 GB

Network
MIMO:
Yes
Bluetooth version:The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).
5.4
Bluetooth:Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates:The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection.
5000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes
WLAN controller manufacturer:
Killer
WLAN controller model:
Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x
Antenna type:Type of antenna, also known an aerial, e.g. external, internal.
2x2
Wi-Fi band:
Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
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

Networking
MIMO:
Yes
Bluetooth version:The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).
5.4
Bluetooth:Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.
Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates:The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection.
5000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN:An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Yes
WLAN controller manufacturer:
Killer
WLAN controller model:
Killer Wi-Fi 7 1750x
Antenna type:Type of antenna, also known an aerial, e.g. external, internal.
2x2
Wi-Fi band:
Tri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards:The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.
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

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

Operating system/software
Operating system installed:Type of operating system on a device e.g. IOS on Apple devices, Android for mobile devices.
Windows 11 Home

Packaging content
AC adapter included:
Yes

Packaging data
Package weight:Weight of the packaged product.
5.88 kg
Package height:The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.
392 mm
Package depth:The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
97 mm
Package width:The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
551 mm

Ports & interfaces
Combo headphone/mic port:
Yes
Intel® Thunderbolt 5:
Yes
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantity:
2
HDMI version:
2.1
HDMI ports quantity:The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards.
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet.
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-C ports quantity:
0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity:
1
USB 2.0 ports quantity:Number of USB 2.0 ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. USB 2.0 was released in April 2000 (now called "Hi-Speed"), adding higher maximum signaling rate of 480 Mbit/s (effective throughput up to 35 MB/s or 280 Mbit/s), USB 2.0 ports are usually black.
0

Power
USB Type-C charging port:
Yes
AC adapter power:
330 W

Processor
Maximum turbo power:
160 W
Processor base power:
55 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:The turbo boost is an automatic, managed accelleration of the processor when one of the cores is overloaded.
5.4 GHz
Processor threads:
24
Processor cores:The number of central processing units ('cores') in a processor. Some processors have 1 core, others have 2 (e.g. Intel Core Duo) or more (e.g. the Intel Xeon E7-2850 has 10 cores).
24
Processor model:The model number for the processor in a computer.
275HX
Processor generation:
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor family:A family of processors is a group of processors produced by one company over a short period of time e.g. Intel Pentium processors.
Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor manufacturer:The manufacturer that produced the processor.
Intel

Security
Password protection type:
BIOS, Supervisor, User
Password protection:The computer, smartphone etc. can only be used when the correct password is entered, therefore making it more secure.
Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM):
Yes
Cable lock slot type:
Kensington
Cable lock slot:Holes on the edge of devices through which a cable lock can be passed, so the device can be locked to a desk etc.
Yes

Software
Operating system installed:Type of operating system on a device e.g. IOS on Apple devices, Android for mobile devices.
Windows 11 Home

Storage
Compatible memory cards:Types of memory cards which can be used with this product.
MicroSD (TransFlash)
Card reader integrated:The device includes a card reader e.g. a card reader in the disk bay of a computer or thin client to permit log-on using smart/pin cards.
Yes
Optical drive type:An optical drive uses laser to read optical discs such as CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray. Some types of optical drive are: CD ROM drive, CR-RW (CD writer) drive, DVD-ROM.
No
SSD form factor:
M.2
NVMe:
Yes
SSD interface:
PCI Express 5.0
SSD capacity:
1 TB
Number of SSDs installed:
1
Total SSDs capacity:
1 TB
Storage media:Used for the storage of date e.g. HDD (hard disk drive), SSD (solid-state drive).
SSD
Total storage capacity:The total amount of data that can be stored on the device.
1 TB

Weight & dimensions
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
27.8 mm
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
279.6 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
356.8 mm
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
2.65 kg


Product details


NH.QW0EK.001 Acer 4711474480729

Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) Intel Ultra 9, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX5090, 16" WQXGA, Windows 11 Gaming Laptop

£3887.99 and In stock

SKUNH.QW0EK.001

Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) Intel Ultra 9, 64GB, 1TB SSD, RTX5090, 16" WQXGA, Windows 11 Gaming Laptop

Quick Code: Q2420087 MPN: NH.QW0EK.001
£3887.99

Quantity:
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Key Features

  • Windows 11 Home
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (36MB Cache)
  • 64GB DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 32) & 1000GB SSD