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Acer has announced a powerful lineup of new Windows 11 PCs, a monitor, and a keyboard under its Predator brand, designed to boost productivity, content creation, and gaming experiences. Leading the announcement is the Predator Helios 18P AI laptop, engineered for both work and play. Acer also revealed the Acer Predator Orion 7000 and Orion 5000 desktops, the Predator Aethon 550 TKL keyboard, and the Predator X27U F8 monitor.

The Predator Helios 18P AI is built for professionals requiring desktop-level AI computing in a portable device. It features up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285HX with Intel® vPro®, supports up to 192 GB ECC memory, and comes with an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU. Storage options include up to 6 TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD. The laptop’s 18-inch 16:10 Mini LED 4K WQUXGA display offers HDR mode at 1000 nits and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. Acer’s thermal solution includes dual 6th Gen AeroBlade fans and liquid metal thermal grease.

The Predator Orion 7000 desktop targets gamers and content creators. It supports up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 285K, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 graphics, 128 GB DDR5 RAM, and up to 6 TB SSD storage. The system features the Predator CycloneX 360 cooling system and CPU liquid cooler, ensuring optimal performance during intense gaming sessions.

The Predator Orion 5000 desktop includes an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 265F and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5080 graphics. It supports up to 128 GB DDR5 RAM, 2 TB SSD, and 4 TB HDD storage. Both desktops have tempered glass chassis with ARGB lighting and include eco-friendly designs using 65% recycled plastic. Acer Intelligence Space adds AI tools for enhanced productivity.

The Predator X27U F8 monitor delivers ultrafast 720 Hz refresh rates, a 26.5-inch OLED IPS display, WQHD resolution, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for smooth gameplay. The Predator Aethon 550 TKL keyboard offers tri-mode connectivity, hot-swappable switches, per-key RGB lighting, and up to 150 hours of battery life.

  • Predator Helios 18P AI starts at USD 4,499 in EMEA.
  • Predator Orion 7000 and Orion 5000 desktops launch in Q1 2026 at USD 3,999 and USD 2,999, respectively.
  • Predator X27U F8 monitor and Predator Aethon 550 TKL keyboard will be available in Q2 2026, starting at USD 1,199 and USD 129.

Acer’s new Predator lineup aims to provide cutting-edge performance for gamers, AI developers, and content creators seeking both power and portability.