UAE Price
AED 8,499
India Price
₹2,19,990
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Laptop · Acer · 2024
The Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW (Predator Helios 18 Series) 1TB / 32GB is Acer's 2024 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 29.5 x 405 x 312 ( = 1.16 x 15.94 x 12.28 in) display, the Intel Core i9-14900HX 24c/32t, 8 x 5.8 GHz Intel Raptor Cove P-Core, 16 x 4.1 GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core, 157 W PL2 / Short Burst, 95 W PL1 / Sustained, Raptor Lake-HX Refresh chipset. At AED 8,499 in the UAE and ₹2,19,990 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW excels with its Intel Core i9-14900HX and NVIDIA RTX 4090 16GB VRAM, delivering unmatched sustained performance for 8K video rendering and AAA gaming at max settings. The 32GB DDR5-5600 RAM ensures smooth multitasking across heavy workloads. Its 90Wh battery lasts up to 5 hours under moderate use, though gaming drains it in under 90 minutes. This machine is for professionals running real-time 3D simulations, AI training, or high-bitrate video editing who need desktop-class power in a portable form. The weight of 3.278kg and 1.226kg power brick make it impractical for daily commuting. Thermals throttle under prolonged 100% CPU/GPU loads despite dual fans and vapor chamber cooling. In UAE at AED 8499, it’s worth it because local competitors charge more for lower GPU memory. In India at ₹219990, it’s overpriced—same specs are available for ₹190K elsewhere with better cooling and warranty support.
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| Battery | 90 Wh Lithium-Ion |
| Camera | Webcam: 2 MP FHD |
| Connections | 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Combined (Headset/Mic), Card Reader: microSD |
| Networking | Killer E3100G 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000/2500MBit/s), Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750W 320 MHz (BE200NGW) (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 29.5 x 405 x 312 ( = 1.16 x 15.94 x 12.28 in) |
| Weight | 3.278 kg ( = 115.63 oz / 7.23 pounds), Power Supply: 1.226 kg ( = 43.25 oz / 2.7 pounds) |
| Display | 18.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 168 PPI, B180QAN01.2 (AUO45A8), Mini-LED, WQXGA, glossy: no, HDR, 250 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU - 16 GB VRAM, Core: 1590 MHz, RAM: 2250 MHz, 175 W TDP, GDDR6, ForceWare 546.18, Optimus |
| Memory | 32 GB , 2x 16 GB SO-DIMM DDR5-5600, two slots (both in use) |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Mainboard | Intel HM770 (Raptor Lake-S PCH) |
| Soundcard | Intel Raptor Point-S PCH - HD Audio (Audio, Voice, Speech) |
| Additional features | Speakers: 2.0, Keyboard: Chiclet RGB, Keyboard Light: yes, 330 W Power Supply, Key Caps, Predator Sense, 24 Months Warranty |
| Links | Acer homepageAcer notebook section |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX 24c/32t, 8 x 5.8 GHz Intel Raptor Cove P-Core, 16 x 4.1 GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core, 157 W PL2 / Short Burst, 95 W PL1 / Sustained, Raptor Lake-HX Refresh |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Home |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the Predator Helios 18 (2024).
It remains a strong value for power users and gamers in 2026 due to its high-end 32GB RAM and 1TB storage, which will handle demanding software and games well into the future. Its 2024 release ensures it still competes with newer mid-range models without the premium price of flagship 2026 releases.
The Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW is priced at AED 8499 in the UAE. It is available through authorized Acer retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW is priced at ₹219990 in India. It is available through Acer's official website and authorized electronics retailers nationwide.
The laptop features a 1080p HD webcam with basic low-light optimization, suitable for video calls and streaming. It does not support advanced features like facial recognition or 4K recording.
The battery lasts up to 5 hours under light usage like web browsing and document editing. Battery life drops significantly under gaming or heavy workload conditions.
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