Acer has introduced its newest gaming lineup at Computex 2026, headlined by the Predator Helios 18 AI, the Acer Nitro 16, and the Acer Nitro Blaze Link streaming handheld.
The Predator Helios 18 AI is Acer’s flagship gaming laptop for 2026. It comes with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus, up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, up to 256GB DDR5 memory, and up to 6TB storage. It also features an 18-inch Mini LED WQUXGA display with up to 1000 nits brightness, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and a dual-mode display that can switch between 4K at 120Hz and Full HD at 240Hz.
For cooling, the Predator Helios 18 AI uses dual 6th Gen Predator AeroBlade 3D Fans, vector heat pipes, and liquid metal thermal grease. Acer also added its Predator Vox six-speaker audio system, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7, Killer Ethernet, Thunderbolt 5 ports, RGB lighting, and Predator MagKey 4.0 mechanical switches.
Meanwhile, the Acer Nitro 16 is the company’s first gaming laptop to feature up to an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D processor. It also comes with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, a WQXGA 16-inch display with up to 240Hz refresh rate, up to 32GB DDR5 memory, and up to 2TB SSD storage.
Acer also introduced the Nitro Blaze Link, a streaming-first handheld device designed to extend an existing PC gaming setup. Unlike a traditional gaming handheld, it focuses on game streaming instead of local processing. It features a 7-inch WUXGA touchscreen, Wi-Fi 6, dual speakers, and a lightweight body at 464 grams.
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI specs
| Predator Helios 18 AI | Specs |
|---|---|
| Model | PH18-I71 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus |
| GPU | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with 24GB GDDR7 VRAM |
| Display | Up to 18-inch Mini LED WQUXGA, 3840 x 2400, 4K/120Hz or FHD/240Hz dual-mode |
| Memory | Up to 256GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 6TB, three PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD slots |
| Cooling | Dual 6th Gen Predator AeroBlade 3D Fans, vector heat pipe, liquid metal thermal grease |
| Battery | 99Wh |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Killer Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 Type-C, USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, RJ-45, audio jack |
| Weight | 3.5kg |
Acer Nitro 16 specs
| Acer Nitro 16 | Specs |
|---|---|
| Model | AN16-A91 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
| Processor | Up to AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| GPU | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 12GB GDDR7 VRAM |
| Display | Up to 16-inch WQXGA, 2560 x 1600, up to 240Hz, up to 3ms |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
| Cooling | Dual-fan, quad-intake, quad-exhaust cooling |
| Battery | 92Wh |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3+ |
| Ports | USB 4 Type-C, USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, RJ-45, audio jack |
| Weight | 2.5kg |
Acer Nitro Blaze Link specs
| Acer Nitro Blaze Link | Specs |
|---|---|
| Model | GN772 |
| OS | Linux |
| Display | 7-inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200 touchscreen |
| Memory | 1GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 8GB eMMC |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ports | USB Type-C charging, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Audio | Dual 2W speakers |
| Battery | 18Wh |
| Software | Sunshine, Moonlight |
| Weight | 464g |
Price and availability
The Predator Helios 18 AI will be available in North America and EMEA in August 2026. The Acer Nitro 16 will also arrive in North America and EMEA in August 2026.
The Acer Nitro Blaze Link will be available in North America in Q4 2026, with pricing to be announced later. Exact pricing and availability may vary depending on the market.
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