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Acer introduces new Predator and Nitro gaming laptops packing new AI processors at CES 2026

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.

Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

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.

Acer Nitro Series

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.

Price and Availability

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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