Acer Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71-945L Notebook

Intel 290HX Plus · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 · 16 GB · 1 TB

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Type Gaming
Processor Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory 16 GB
Storage 1 TB
Display 18 inch

Acer Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71-945L Notebook is an 18-inch gaming laptop with an Intel 290HX Plus processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. Built for games, with a dedicated graphics card. It came out in 2026.

Released: 2026-09-10

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Gaming
Processor: Intel 290HX Plus
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory: 16 GB
Storage: 1 TB
Display: 18 inch
Resolution: 2560 x 1600
Refresh rate: 240 Hz
weight: 3.3 kg
os: Windows 11 Home
Released: 2026-09-10
Part number: NH.U55EK.001
EAN / UPC: 4711721062395

Design

Colour name: Black
Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Black
Form factor: Clamshell
Market positioning: Gaming
AI-powered: Yes

Display

Display diagonal: 45.7 cm (18")
Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels
HD type: WQXGA
Panel type: IPS
Display technology marketing name: ComfyView
Native aspect ratio: 16:10
Display surface: Matt
Maximum refresh rate: 240 Hz

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Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generation: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model: 290HX Plus
Processor cores: 24
Processor threads: 24
Processor boost frequency: 5.5 GHz
Performance cores: 8
Efficient cores: 16
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.5 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.7 GHz
Performance-core base frequency: 2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency: 1.8 GHz
Processor cache: 36 MB
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor socket: BGA 2114
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor base power: 55 W
Maximum turbo power: 160 W

Neural processor unit (NPU)

Neural processor unit (NPU): Intel AI Boost
Sparsity support: Yes
Windows Studio effects support: Yes
AI software frameworks supported by NPU: DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to: 36 TOPs
NPU performance up to: 13 TOPs
GPU performance up to: 8 TOPs

Memory

Internal memory: 16 GB
Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factor: SO-DIMM
Memory slots: 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory: 64 GB

Storage

Total storage capacity: 1 TB
Storage media: SSD
Total SSDs capacity: 1 TB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
SSD capacity: 1 TB
SSD interface: PCI Express 4.0
NVMe: Yes
SSD form factor: M.2
Card reader integrated: Yes
Compatible memory cards: MicroSD (TransFlash)

Graphics

Discrete GPU manufacturer: NVIDIA
Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Discrete graphics card memory: 16 GB
Discrete graphics memory type: GDDR7
On-board graphics card: Yes
On-board GPU manufacturer: Intel
Discrete graphics card: Yes
On-board graphics card family: Intel® Graphics
On-board graphics card model: Intel® Graphics

Audio

Audio system: DTS:X Ultra
Built-in speaker(s): Yes
Number of built-in speakers: 2
Built-in microphone: Yes
Number of microphones: 3

Camera

Front camera: Yes
Front camera resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type: Full HD
Infrared (IR) camera: Yes

Network

Wi-Fi: Yes
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna type: 2x2
WLAN controller model: Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i
WLAN controller manufacturer: Intel
Ethernet LAN: Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates: 2500 Mbit/s
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version: 5.4

Ports & interfaces

USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
Intel® Thunderbolt 4: Yes
Line-in: Yes
Combo headphone/mic port: Yes
HDMI: Yes
HDCP: Yes
USB ports quantity: 5
Line-out: Yes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode: Yes

Keyboard

Keyboard special features: RGB 4 Zones Backlight
Pointing device: Touchpad
Numeric keypad: Yes
Keyboard backlit: Yes
Keyboard backlit colour: RGB
Keyboard backlit zone: 4-zone RGB

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home
Bundled software: In-House: Acer AlterView Acer LiveArt Acer QuickPanel Acer VisionArt PredatorSense V5 (NB) Tools: Acer My Key Application

Battery

Battery technology: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells: 4
Battery capacity: 92 Wh
Battery life (max): 8 h
Battery charge indicator: Yes

Power

DC-in jack: Yes
USB Type-C charging port: Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (min): 90 W
USB Type-C required charging power (max): 100 W
USB Power Delivery (USB PD): Yes
USB charging voltage: 5 V
USB charging current: 3 A

Security

Cable lock slot: Yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington

Weight & dimensions

Width: 401 mm
Depth: 307.9 mm
Height: 28 mm
Weight: 3.3 kg

Other features

Security features: Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Kensington lock
Chipset: Intel®
Manufacturer: Acer, Inc

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