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Acer Predator Helios 18 2023 Series

Acer Predator Helios 18 N23Q2Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-HX i7-13700HX, Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-13900HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU
Display: 18.00 inch
Weight: 3.24kg, 3.25kg
Price: 2200, 3200, 3699 euro
Average Score: 88.1% - very good
Average of 3 scores (from 13 reviews)
performance: 97%, features: 83%, display: 93%, mobility: 69%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: 93%, emissions: 81%

 

Acer Predator Helios 18 2023 PH18-71-91U5

Specifications

Acer Predator Helios 18 2023 PH18-71-91U5Notebook: Acer Predator Helios 18 2023 PH18-71-91U5
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-13900HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12288 MB
Display: 18.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 3.25kg
Price: 3200 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section

Price comparison

Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 11 reviews)

 

Reviews

Acer Helios 18 (2023) Review - Is Bigger Better?
Source: Jarrod'sTech English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/10/2023
Acer Predator Helios 18 (2023) | RTX 4080 Gaming Laptop
Source: Tech Spurt English
Acer's Predator Helios 18 gaming laptop has been refreshed for 2023 with Intel's 13th Gen chipsets and Nvidia's RTX 4060, 4070 and 4080 GPU, for ultra-beefy performance. The Predator Helios 18 2023 now boasts a 16:10 Mini LED display clocking in at 250Hz, plus a customisable decal design so you can make it your own. The Predator Helios 18 is a power-packing gaming laptop that can smash through any PC titles out there thanks to its 13th Gen Intel smarts, paired with Nvidia’s RTX 4080 GPU. Plus of course Acer’s built-in overclocking shenanigans and ridiculous cooling tech - with a free month of Game Pass Ultimate chucked in. My sample unit came with a GeForce RTX 4080, so it happily blasted through Returnal, Forza 5 and everything else that I threw at it. The Acer Predator Helios 18 2023 serves up a pair of 5th gen Aeroblade fans, custom built for this gaming laptop, which can individually be manually controlled if desired. So no throttling, even with lots of gaming all afternoon long.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/20/2023
How to open Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/21/2023
Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71) review – the RTX 4080 is absolutely mad
Source: Laptop Media English
We have to start our conclusion with a disclaimer. You may have noticed that some of our tests are missing. This is because the Helios 18 in our hands is an engineering sample. While all of its performance is alright, the battery tests and the temperature tests issued inconclusive results. We are going to update these sections as soon as we can get ourselves a retail version of this machine. What we know for sure, is that its CPU and GPU combination offers a significant generational improvement. So big, in fact, that it becomes really easy to recommend devices equipped with 13th Gen Intel processors, and RTX 4000-series graphics cards from Intel. Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71)’s large 18-inch IPS display has a WQXGA resolution with a 16:10 aspect ratio, comfortable viewing angles, and a good contrast ratio. it covers 100% of the sRGB color gamut and 99% of the DCI-P3 color space. Thanks to our Gaming and Web design profile, the color accuracy in both instances is within the standards for professional work. With that said, we have left the best for last – it has a 240Hz refresh rate and super fast pixel response times. In addition to this display, there is a 165Hz WUXGA, a 165Hz WQXGA, and the top-of-the-line 250Hz WQXGA with a Mini LED backlight. Upgrading the laptop is extremely easy. Well, provided you got yourself a Torx-head screwdriver, and the patience to go through 14 screws. Then, it is just a matter of seconds to insert more RAM or storage. Plus, the DDR5 memory here works at 5600MHz, which is pretty fast. Now let’s talk numbers – the Core i9-13900HX inside the Predator Helios 18 is about 32% faster than the previous title-holder from last year – the Core i9-12900H. In terms of graphics, the difference becomes even more aggressive. Here, the RTX 4080 (175W) is 45% faster than the RTX 3080 Ti with the same TGP in 3DMark Time Spy. Absolutely brutal. So, if you are willing to bid on the Predator Helios 18 (PH18-71), which is a great gaming machine by the way, even only on the performance figures – you have to do it.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/20/2023
Acer Predator Helios 16 & 18 - New Design, Bigger Display!
Source: Matthew Moniz English
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 01/04/2023
Acer Predator Helios 18 initial review: Gaming on the go gets bigger
Source: Pocket Lint English
The Predator series might look a little simpler from the outside, but inside you'll find as much power as ever. In terms of pricing, the Predator Helios 18 will be available in North America in April, starting at $1,599 and in Europe in March, starting at €2,499. If you'd prefer the smaller Predator Helios 16, you'll be able to pick it up in North America in March from $1,699.99 and in Europe in February, starting at €2,399.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/03/2023

Foreign Reviews

80% ACER Predator Helios 18: la recensione di un laptop di lusso con NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Source: Multiplayer IT Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/09/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
Acer Predator Helios 18 Recensione: Una Rtx 4080 Nello Zaino
Source: Everyeye.it Italian IT→EN
Positive: Excellent display; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/21/2023
Обзор и тестирование ноутбука Acer Predator Helios 18 на базе новейшего процессора Intel Core i9-13900HX и видеокарты Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080
Source: Overclockers RU RU→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; excellent display; big screen; high gaming performance; comfortable keyboard. Negative: Noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/01/2023
Trên tay Acer Predator Helios 18: Intel Core i9 Gen 13th, RTX 4080 cực mạnh, thiết kế hầm hố
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Big screen; powerful processor; high gaming performance; premium design; solid workmanship; great ergonomics. Negative: Expensive.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2023
Acer Predator Helios đón đầu xu hướng laptop gaming
Source: Zing VN→EN
Positive: Modern design; powerful hardware; excellent display; great cooling system.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 02/13/2023

 

Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71-74ET

Specifications

Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71-74ETNotebook: Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71-74ET
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-HX i7-13700HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8192 MB
Display: 18.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 3.25kg
Price: 2200 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section

Price comparison

Average Score: 96% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

96% Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18 Starke Leistung zu einem wirklich guten Preis
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/23/2023
Rating: Total score: 96% performance: 95% features: 96% display: 97% mobility: 81% ergonomy: 99%

 

Acer Predator Helios 18 N23Q2

Specifications

Acer Predator Helios 18 N23Q2Notebook: Acer Predator Helios 18 N23Q2
Processor: Intel Raptor Lake-HX i9-13900HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12282 MB
Display: 18.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 3.24kg
Price: 3699 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section

Price comparison

 

Reviews

88.3% Acer Predator Helios 18 laptop review: RTX 4080 gamer with MiniLED display at over 1,000 nits | Notebookcheck
The 18-inch Predator Helios 18 is a true desktop replacement, particularly for gamers and creatives. This is ensured by the very bright MiniLED display in addition to the RTX 4080 and the strong i9-13900HX. Read on to find out whether the laptop also qualifies for gamers and creative people in terms of its other features.

 

Comment

Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.


These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 12 GB GDDR6 (192 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 60 - 150W (+ Dynamic Boost). 

NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 8 GB GDDR6 (128 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 35 - 115W (+ Dynamic Boost). 

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Raptor Lake-HX:

i9-13900HX: Mobile CPU based on the Raptor Lake series that offers 24 cores (8 performance, 16 efficiency cores) with a Boost core of up to 5.8 GHz for the P-cores. Similar to the Desktop i9-13900K but with reduced clock speeds and TDP.

i7-13700HX: Mobile CPU based on the Raptor Lake series that offers 16 cores (8 performance, 8 efficiency cores). Similar to the Desktop Core i7-13700K but with reduced clock speeds.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


3.24 kg:

A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.

3.25 kg:


88.1%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Acer Predator Helios 18 2023 PH18-71-91U5
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Stefan Hinum, 2023-09- 3 (Update: 2023-09- 3)