Acer gaming announced a new lineup of AI-powered gaming laptops and accessories, powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs. The company revealed the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, Acer Nitro V 16 AI, and Acer Nitro V 16S AI, expanding its portfolio with performance-focused and portable options for different types of gamers.

The newly announced Acer gaming laptops combine advanced graphics, AI-enabled features, and modern connectivity. Acer reported that all models support Copilot+ PC experiences on Windows 11, enabling on-device AI tasks such as Live Captions and Image Creator while enhancing gaming, productivity, and creative workflows.

The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-I51) is powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU based on NVIDIA Blackwell architecture. It comes in an 18.9 mm slim metal chassis and features a 16-inch WQXGA OLED display with HDR support. Performance is supported by NVIDIA DLSS 4, up to 64 GB DDR5 memory, and up to 2 TB PCIe storage. Cooling is handled by a 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan and liquid metal thermal grease. In addition, the laptop includes a FHD IR webcam, DTS:X Ultra speakers, Thunderbolt 4, and Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro Wi-Fi 6E.

Meanwhile, Acer also introduced new Nitro series laptops targeting casual and value-focused users. The Acer Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-I51) features up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 355 paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. It supports up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage, along with DTS:X Ultra audio and a FHD IR webcam with a camera shutter.

Acer further revealed the Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-I51), a thin gaming laptop measuring less than 17.9 mm. It is powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 355 and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU delivering up to 798 AI TOPS. The device features a 16-inch WUXGA display, a 4-zone RGB keyboard, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E, and a FHD IR webcam with a camera shutter, offering portability at an accessible price point.

All newly announced Predator and Nitro models integrate Acer Intelligence Space, which provides AI-enhanced tools for gaming, creativity, and productivity. As Copilot+ PCs, the systems feature NPUs capable of more than 45 AI TOPS, supporting real-time translations and content creation directly on the device.

In addition to laptops, Acer announced new gaming accessories to complement the lineup:

• Predator Galea 570 gaming headset with 50 mm drivers, ENC technology, and triple connectivity options
• Predator Cestus 530 gaming mouse featuring a PixArt PAW3395 sensor, up to 26,000 DPI, and 8,000 Hz polling rate

Regarding availability, Acer reported that the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI will launch in Australia in Q1 2026, EMEA in Q2 2026, and North America in Q3 2026. The Acer Nitro V 16 AI will be available in Australia, EMEA, and North America in Q2 2026. The Nitro V 16S AI will arrive in EMEA in Q2 2026 and North America in Q3 2026. The Predator Galea 570 headset and Predator Cestus 530 mouse will launch in North America and EMEA in Q1 2026, starting at USD 149 and USD 109 respectively.

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