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Acer drops new AI-powered Predator Helios gaming laptops in India with cutting-edge tech

Sean — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:46:35 +0000

Acer is shaking things up in India with its latest gaming laptops that feature AI (Artificial Intelligence). The new Predator Helio 16 and Predator Helio Neo models have been announced for the region. These pack some cutting edge specs and features. So here are all the details.

Acer Predator Helios 16

Talking about the more expensive model first, the brand’s Predator Helios 16 comes with top notch hardware. The notebook sports a tall 16.-inch IPS display that offers 1920×1200 resolution, 500 nits of peak brightness, and 240Hz refresh rate, and 3ms response time. Under the hood, the laptop is equipped with the 14th Gen Intel Core i9 processor that is paired with either the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 or the RTX 4070 GPU. This model was teased to launch in India last month.

This is paired with 16GB of GDDR5 RAM (upgradeable up to 32GB) and 1TB of PCIe Gen4 storage (upgradeable up to 2TB). It runs on the Windows 11 OS with support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. The port selections include 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, and 2x USB Type-C ports (Thunderbolt 4). A large 90Wh battery pack powers this device that charges via a 330W AC adapter.

Acer Predator Helios Neo

The Acer Predator Helios Neo sports a 16-inch IPS display as well with identical resolution, response time, and brightness. Although, its refresh rate maxes out at 165Hz. The hardware in this gaming laptop starts from an Intel i7 13th Gen CPU, but there are also 14th Gen i7 and 14th Gen i9 options as well. This CPU is paired with either an RTX 4050, RTX 4060, or RTX 4070 graphics card. The 14-inch variant of this model was previously announced in the US.

Similar to the Helios 16, the Neo also comes with the same storage configuration, OS, connectivity options, ports, and battery capacity. The AI capabilities on both laptops include a 3rd Mic and Purifier Voice 2.0. This is basically an AI powered noise reduction technology. Other notable features in both laptops include DLSS 3.5 with the new RTX 4000 series cards, swappable WASD Magkey 3.0, and FineTip RGB-backlight keyboard.

Pricing and Availability

Acer’s latest gaming laptops will be available purchase from major platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Acer eShip, Croma, Vijay Sales, and partnered retail stores. These arrive with a hefty price tag, so let’s check it out:

Predator Helios 16

Intel 14th Gen i9 & RTX 4070 – 199,999 INR (roughly $2,396)
Intel 14th Gen i9 & RTX 4080 – 249,999 INR (roughly $2,995)

Predator Helios Neo

Intel 13th Gen i7 & RTX 4050 – 1919,999 INR (roughly $1,438)
Intel 14th Gen i7 & RTX 4060 – 134,999 INR (roughly $1,617)
Intel 14th Gen i9 & RTX 4070 – 179,999 INR (roughly $2,156)

Acer Predator Helios 16 with Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU & RTX 4080 GPU launching soon in India

Sudhanshu — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:50:37 +0000

Acer‘s latest gaming laptop, the Predator Helios 16, is soon to be available in India. While the release date and price are yet to be announced, this laptop’s micro-site is already up on Amazon India.

Acer Predator Helios 16 specs:

The Helios 16 laptop comes with powerful hardware offering a 14th Gen Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU combo. The laptop supports up to 32 GB of DDR5 5600 MHz RAM. The biggest issue in gaming laptops is poor thermal management which leads to performance throttling. To counter that, Asus is using the Dual 5th Gen AeroBladeTM 3D fans, in combination with liquid metal thermal grease and vector heat pipes, which promise to provide maximized cooling.

Like many laptops launching this year, the Helios 16 also comes with AI features such as PurifiedVoice 2.0 and PurifiedView that help eliminate background noise during calls and improve the webcam settings, ensuring you look your best during video calls.

The keyboard has MagKey 3.0, which allows for swappable mechanical switches. It also comes with per-key RGB backlighting that will allow users to customize the look of their keyboards.

The laptop has abundant connectivity options, offering Killer DoubleShotTM Pro, the latest KillerTM Wi-Fi 7, ThunderboltTM 4 ports, and a microSD card reader. More information like display details, configurations, battery, etc is expected to be revealed in the coming days, so stay tuned.

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Acer Predator Helios 16 With 13th Gen Core i9 Processor Launched In India

Viraj Gawde — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:35:00 +0000

Acer has launched a new laptop in India. It is the Predator Helios 16 and is aimed at gamers. The machine was first announced at CES earlier this year. It packs powerful specifications along with a premium price tag. Read on to know what it offers out of the box.

The Acer Predator Helios 16 sports a 16-inch IPS display surrounded by thin bezels and bearing a WQXGA resolution. It features a 240Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness. The laptop is equipped with a stereo speaker with DTS:X. It features RGB backlit keyboard with mini LED backlights. There is a 1080p webcam along with dual mics.

Under the hood, the Acer Predator Helios 16 is equipped with a 13th-generation Intel Core i9 processor. It packs 16GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD storage. There is a dedicated 8GB GDDR6 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU onboard. The machine features an advanced cooling system with custom-designed AeroBlade 3D fans and liquid metal thermal grease for heat dissipation. The laptop draws its power from a 90Wh 4-cell Li-ion battery with support for a 330W adapter.

The Acer Predator Helios 16 runs on Windows 11 OS with PredatorSense software for managing overclocking, fan speeds, and power modes. Connectivity options on the laptop include three USB 3.2 ports, two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, WiFi, and Bluetooth.

The Acer Predator Helios 16 carries a price tag of Rs 1,99,990. It is now available for purchase from the brand’s online and offline exclusive stores.