Acer Predator PH18-73-97VL 18″ Laptop

Intel 275HX · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 · 32 GB · 1 TB

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Type Gaming
Processor Intel 275HX
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory 32 GB
Storage 1 TB
Display 18 inch

Acer Predator PH18-73-97VL 18″ Laptop is an 18-inch gaming laptop with an Intel 275HX processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 graphics, 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. Built for games, with a dedicated graphics card. It came out in 2026.

Released: 2026-07-08

Specifications

Key specs

Type: Gaming
Processor: Intel 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
Memory: 32 GB
Storage: 1 TB
Display: 18 inch
Resolution: 2560 x 1600
Refresh rate: 250 Hz
weight: 3.5 kg
os: Windows 11 Home
Released: 2026-07-08
Part number: NH.QVYEG.00U
EAN / UPC: 4711721233702

Design

Product type: Laptop
Product colour: Black
Form factor: Clamshell
Market positioning: Gaming

Display

Display diagonal: 45.7 cm (18")
Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels
HD type: WQXGA
Panel type: IPS
Display technology marketing name: ComfyView
LED backlight: Yes
Native aspect ratio: 16:10
Display surface: Matt
Anti-glare screen: Yes
Display brightness: 1000 cd/m²
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
Colour gamut: 100%
Low Blue Light technology: Yes
Maximum refresh rate: 250 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1

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Processor

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9
Processor generation: Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor model: 275HX
Processor cores: 24
Processor threads: 24
Processor boost frequency: 5.4 GHz
Performance cores: 8
Efficient cores: 16
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequency: 2.7 GHz
Efficient-core base frequency: 2.1 GHz
Processor cache: 36 MB
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor socket: BGA 2114
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: 32 GB
Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factor: SO-DIMM
Memory slots: 2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory: 192 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 5.0
NVMe: Yes
SSD form factor: M.2
Card reader integrated: Yes
Compatible memory cards: SD

Graphics

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
Number of built-in speakers: 6
Built-in microphone: Yes
Number of microphones: 3

Camera

Front camera: Yes

Network

Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Antenna type: 2x2
WLAN controller model: Killer Wi-Fi BE1750x
Ethernet LAN: Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates: 5000 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 2x2 Type-C ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.1
Combo headphone/mic port: Yes

Keyboard

Pointing device: Touchpad
Numeric keypad: Yes
Keyboard backlit: Yes
Keyboard backlit colour: RGB
Keyboard backlit zone: Per-key RGB

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Windows 11 Home

Battery

Battery technology: Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells: 4
Battery capacity: 99.98 Wh
Battery life (max): 5.5 h

Power

AC adapter power: 400 W
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

Security

Cable lock slot: Yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington

Weight & dimensions

Width: 401 mm
Depth: 307.9 mm
Height: 29.6 mm
Weight: 3.5 kg

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About this product

Forged at the edge of Predator engineering, this high-performance gaming laptop delivers desktop-class quality in mobile form. Power responds instantly and stays controlled, sustaining speed, precision, and stability as workloads intensify.

PURE PERFORMANCE. PRECISION TUNED

A new class of gaming laptops built for split-second responsiveness, rock-solid FPS, and smart tuning that keeps you locked into the largest selection of games and apps. Powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus.

RTX. IT’S ON. THE ULTIMATE IN RAY TRACING AND AI

RTX is the most advanced platform for path tracing and neural rendering technologies that are revolutionizing the ways we play and create. Over 800 games and applications use RTX to deliver realistic graphics and incredibly fast performance with cutting-edge AI features like DLSS Multi Frame Generation.

EXPERIENCE CINEMATIC HDR AT ITS BEST

With up to an 18.0" Mini LED display that delivers stunning visuals with HDR brilliance and a peak brightness of 1000 nits, every scene comes to life, bringing deeper contrasts and sharper details.

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Memory	32 GB	32 GB	32 GB	32 GB
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Resolution	2560 x 1600	2560 x 1600	2560 x 1600	2560 x 1600
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