MUMBAI: Gamers, creators and AI developers, brace yourselves Acer just dropped a tech arsenal that roars as loud as its name. From AI-powered laptops to monster desktops, lightning-fast monitors and even a keyboard that can outlast your weekend grind, the Predator lineup is here to push the limits of power, speed and play.
Leading the charge is the Predator Helios 18P AI, a hybrid beast that blends gaming brawn with workstation brains. Powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285HX with Intel vPro, the system supports a jaw-dropping 192 GB EEC memory critical for error-free performance where every byte counts. Graphics duty falls to the Nvidia Geforce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with DLSS 4, paired with 6 TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD storage, Thunderbolt 5, and Wi-Fi 7. Its 18-inch Mini LED 4K panel hits 1,000 nits HDR brightness and covers 100 per cent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, perfect for creators. Keeping the monster cool are Acer’s 6th Gen Aeroblade fans and liquid metal thermal grease. Price tag? 3,999 dollars in North America and EUR 4,999 in EMEA, starting early 2026.
For desktop warriors, the Predator Orion 7000 is a liquid-cooled powerhouse, packing up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU with integrated AI acceleration, paired with an Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU. Gamers get access to Nvdia NIM Microservices for cutting-edge AI assistant development. Cooling is handled by the Cyclonex 360 system, improving efficiency by 15 per cent and cutting motherboard temps by 9°C, while up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM and 6 TB SSD storage keep things screaming fast. Prices start at EUR 3,999 in EMEA and AUD 8,199 in Australia. Its sibling, the Predator Orion 5000, offers a slightly leaner build with an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, NVIDIA RTX 5080 graphics, up to 2 TB SSD and 4 TB HDD storage, starting at EUR 2,999. Both sit inside ARGB-lit, eco-friendly 45L recycled-plastic chassis.
Display junkies can feast their eyes on the Predator X27U F8 monitor. At 720 Hz refresh rate, it’s one of the fastest on the planet. The 26.5-inch OLED IPS panel runs at WQHD (2560×1440) and switches to 1280×720 at 720 Hz for pro-level esports. HDR 500 True Black and 99% DCI-P3 colour ensure visuals pop, while AMD FreeSync Premium Pro smooths the ride. Launch prices: 1,299 dollars in North America, 1,199 euros in EMEA, and RMB 9,999 in China.
And for the finishing touch, Acer introduced the Predator Aethon 550 TKL keyboard, priced at USD 129 / EUR 129. With tri-mode connectivity (wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz), a battery life of 150 hours, hot-swappable switches, and customisable per-key RGB, it’s built for both precision and flair.
Acer’s Predator lineup isn’t just flexing, it’s redefining what next-gen gaming and AI machines can do. Whether you’re dropping headshots, training models, or cutting 4K edits, this is hardware that doesn’t just keep up; it dares you to push harder.
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