Acer Predator PH18-72 Intel® Core™ i9 i9-14900HX Laptop 45.7 cm (18") WQXGA 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 2 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Black

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Intel Core i9-14900HX (36MB Cache), 32GB DDR5-SDRAM, 2000GB SSD, 45.7 cm (18") WQXGA 2560 x 1600, Intel UHD Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (16GB GDDR6), LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home 64-bit
SKU
NH.QP4EK.003
UNSPSC: 43211503
Step into next-gen gaming with the Helios 18 AI gaming laptop / PC, powered by DLSS 3. Unleash peak performance with cutting-edge cooling, a radiant Mini LED1 display, and the precision of MagKey 3.0 keycaps: MagClick and MagSpeed.

GAME WITHOUT COMPROMISE.
Intel® Core™ processors (14th Gen) feature newly optimized hybrid architecture and industry-leading technology that enables you to go beyond gaming and creation. With Intel, you can do it all. From progressing in the game to advancing in real life, Intel empowers you to be your best self.

NVIDIA® GEFORCE RTX™ 40 SERIES LAPTOPS GPUS
NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series Laptop GPUs are beyond fast for gamers and creators. They're powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture, which delivers a quantum leap in both performance and AI-powered graphics.

NVIDIA DLSS 3
Powered by the new fourth-gen Tensor Cores and Optical Flow Accelerator on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, DLSS 3 uses AI to create additional high-quality frames.

RAY TRACING
The Ada architecture unleashes the full glory of ray tracing, which simulates how light behaves in the real world. With the power of RTX 40 Series Laptops and third-gen RT Cores, you can experience incredibly detailed virtual worlds like never before.

NVIDIA MAX-Q TECHNOLOGIES
A suite of AI-powered technologies which optimize every aspect of a laptop—the GPU, CPU, memory, thermals, software, display, and more—to deliver powerful devices that are thin and quiet.

RTX FOR AI
Discover the RTX AI advantage. From enhanced creativity and ultra-efficient productivity to blisteringly fast gaming, the ultimate in AI power on Windows PCs is on NVIDIA RTX™ and GeForce RTX™.

AI FOR GAMING
Level up your gaming experience with RTX. An AI-powered boost gives you maximum performance in over 300 games and apps thanks to DLSS 3.

AI FOR CREATING
Supercharge your content creation with over 100 AI-enabled and RTX accelerated creative apps—including the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, Blender, Blackmagic Davinci Resolve, OBS Studio, and more. Transform your workflows with the NVIDIA Studio suite of AI tools, and fast-track your creativity with next-gen tech including DLSS and OptiX.

AI FOR 3D
Goodbye soul-crushing render times and grinding compositing. Hello RTX and AI-accelerated workflows and next-level 3D design concepts. AI brings revolutionary features and performance to 3D creative apps like NVIDIA Omniverse™, Adobe Substance, Adobe Painter, Blender, and Unreal Engine. Get the AI advantage with real-time viewport rendering, upscaling, ray reconstruction, and more.

A WORLD FULL OF LIGHT
Dive into a sprawling 18-inch neon-lit vista with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The WQXGA1 Mini LED1 panel pulsates at a lightning-fast 250Hz1 refresh, illuminated by up to a radiant 10001 nits brightness. Immerse yourself in a realm where games and films radiate profound contrasts; it's a visual experience few other screens can rival.

MAGKEY 3.0
Experience tactile precision with our patented swappable MagKey 3.0. MagClick offers a distinct mechanical bump (via the patented mechanical switch), while MagSpeed blends speedometer aesthetics with vivid LED illumination beneath.

MAGCLICK
These keys use a mechanical switch with short key travel for faster actuation (0.3mm), making them perfect for eSports and those tense moments where every split-second matters.

MAGSPEED
MagSpeed uses a rubber dome (same as other keys on the keyboard) but has an exclusive look and feel that make you feel like you’re behind the wheel of your favorite racing title.

MAINTAIN MAX PERFORMANCE
Our cutting-edge cooling system, powered by dual 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans and strategically-applied liquid metal thermal grease, ensures that every gaming session or video edit is infused with maximized performance.

WI-FI 7 IS WARP SPEED
Dive into seamless gaming with Wi-Fi 72: high-speed channels in 6 GHz and 5 GHz bands, over 5 Gbps speeds, and 60% lower latencies. Experience uninterrupted AR, VR, and 8K streaming, bolstered by top-tier encryption and interference avoidance.

AI-ASSISTED NOISE REDUCTION
Elevate your team coordination with PurifiedVoice 2.0. This cutting-edge feature harnesses the power of AI to filter out ambient noises, ensuring pristine voice clarity. Combined with the three microphone design and beamforming, your voice takes center stage, isolating from other background sounds.

RGB EXTRAVAGANZA
Elevate your tech game with our laptop's mesmerizing Predator logo, infinity mirror lighting bar, and distinctive RGB effects. This laptop is a performance powerhouse and visual masterpiece, paired with per-key RGB customization and a special zone for WASD via MagKey 3.0.

DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME
Play over 100 high-quality games with friends on your PC, console, phone or tablet for one low monthly price.3 With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.


Design
Product typeLaptop
Market positioningGaming
Form factorClamshell
Product colourBlack
Display
HD typeWQXGA
LED backlightYes
TouchscreenNo
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
Display diagonal45.7 cm (18")
Native aspect ratio16:10
Processor
Processor generationIntel Core i9-14xxx
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor cache36 MB
Processor modeli9-14900HX
Processor boost frequency5.8 GHz
Processor cores24
Processor threads32
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i9
Processor base power55 W
Maximum turbo power157 W
Efficient-core base frequency1.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequency2.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.1 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.8 GHz
Performance cores8
Efficient cores16
Memory
Internal memory32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Storage
Storage mediaSSD
Optical drive typeNo
Number of SSDs installed1
SSD capacity2 TB
Card reader integratedYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
Total storage capacity2 TB
Total SSDs capacity2 TB
Graphics
Discrete graphics cardYes
Discrete graphics card memory16 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
Audio
Audio systemDTS:X Ultra
Number of built-in speakers2
Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
Front cameraYes
Optical drive
Optical drive typeNo
Network
Mobile network connectionNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYes
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity2
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Combo headphone/mic portYes
Charging port typeDC-in jack
Keyboard
Pointing deviceTouchpad
Numeric keypadYes
Keyboard backlitYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGB
Software
Operating system architecture64-bit
Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
Technical details
Market positioningGaming
Form factorClamshell
Product colourBlack
Discrete graphics card memory16 GB
Battery
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity90 Wh
Battery charge indicatorYes
Security
Password protectionYes
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Password protection typeBIOS, Supervisor, User
Cable lock slotYes
Weight & dimensions
Width404 mm
Depth311.6 mm
Height28.9 mm
Weight3.25 kg
Packaging data
Cables includedAC
Packaging content
Cables includedAC
Other features
On-board graphics cardYes
Audio systemDTS:X Ultra
SKU NH.QP4EK.003
EAN 4711121870149
Specification
Design
Product typeLaptop
Market positioningGaming
Form factorClamshell
Product colourBlack
Display
HD typeWQXGA
LED backlightYes
TouchscreenNo
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
Display diagonal45.7 cm (18")
Native aspect ratio16:10
Processor
Processor generationIntel Core i9-14xxx
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor cache36 MB
Processor modeli9-14900HX
Processor boost frequency5.8 GHz
Processor cores24
Processor threads32
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i9
Processor base power55 W
Maximum turbo power157 W
Efficient-core base frequency1.6 GHz
Performance-core base frequency2.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.1 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.8 GHz
Performance cores8
Efficient cores16
Memory
Internal memory32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Storage
Storage mediaSSD
Optical drive typeNo
Number of SSDs installed1
SSD capacity2 TB
Card reader integratedYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
Total storage capacity2 TB
Total SSDs capacity2 TB
Graphics
Discrete graphics cardYes
Discrete graphics card memory16 GB
On-board graphics card familyIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel® UHD Graphics
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
Audio
Audio systemDTS:X Ultra
Number of built-in speakers2
Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
Front cameraYes
Optical drive
Optical drive typeNo
Network
Mobile network connectionNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYes
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity2
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Combo headphone/mic portYes
Charging port typeDC-in jack
Keyboard
Pointing deviceTouchpad
Numeric keypadYes
Keyboard backlitYes
Keyboard backlit colourRGB
Software
Operating system architecture64-bit
Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
Technical details
Market positioningGaming
Form factorClamshell
Product colourBlack
Discrete graphics card memory16 GB
Battery
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacity90 Wh
Battery charge indicatorYes
Security
Password protectionYes
Cable lock slot typeKensington
Password protection typeBIOS, Supervisor, User
Cable lock slotYes
Weight & dimensions
Width404 mm
Depth311.6 mm
Height28.9 mm
Weight3.25 kg
Packaging data
Cables includedAC
Packaging content
Cables includedAC
Other features
On-board graphics cardYes
Audio systemDTS:X Ultra
Manufacturer Acer
In Stock N