Acer has introduced its latest lineup of Predator and Nitro gaming laptops at CES 2026, featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series laptop GPUs.
The latest laptops deliver ultimate gaming performance, premium graphics and AI capabilities across every device.
The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-I51) arrives with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, both housed in a chassis that measures just 18.9mm thick, making it highly portable.
The laptop sports a 16-inch WQXGA OLED display for maximum contrast, vibrant colours and fast gameplay. It also packs up to 64 GB of DDR5 6400 MT/s memory and up to 2 TB of PCIe storage, cooled by Acer’s 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan and liquid metal thermal grease.
Connectivity-wise, the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI offers Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro Wi-Fi 6E, Thunderbolt 4 and high-speed I/O ports.
The Acer Nitro Series has been updated with the new Acer Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-I51). Powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 355 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, it promises high-end performance in an immersive gaming experience.
With up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, it is designed to deliver fast multitasking and a speedy gaming experience. The new Nitro laptop is for the casual gamer and the budget-conscious users.
The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-I51) will be available in Australia in Q2 2026, starting at AUD $3,599.
The Acer Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-I51) availability and pricing for ANZ are unknown at this stage.
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