Acer has launched its first AI-ready Predator Helio 16 and Helios Neo 2024 edition in India. These gaming laptops feature the latest 14th-generation Intel Core HX gaming processor and are powered by up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card. The Predator Helios series has cooling solutions, a WQXGA display, and a touch of MagKey 3.0 swappable mechanical switches.
The Predator Helios series’ 3rd mic and Purifier Voice 2.0 enables AI-assisted noise reduction. The Swappable WASD Magkey 3.0 enhances tactile feedback and response time, while the 3rd-microphone setup exclusively captures voices from the front, eliminating unwanted background noise. Acer’s Purified View, powered by an AI-driven webcam solution, elevates video calls with features like background blur, improved eye contact, and automatic framing. Its AI-enabled graphics card, by Nvidia DLSS 3.5, facilitates enhanced Ray reconstruction and accelerated content creation, offering an immersive gaming experience with realistic virtual environments, ray tracing, and reflex technology.
The Predator Helios 16 laptop has a 7-zone RGB Infinity Mirror. The RGB lighting effects and customisable per-key RGB illumination enhance its appeal. The laptop also features an RGB Dynamic Predator Lighting Logo. It offers advanced security measures, including a Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM), BIOS user and supervisor passwords, HDD passwords, and a Kensington lock slot.
Acer India chief business officer Sudhir Goel said, “With the integration of the next-generation Intel HX processors and NVIDIA GeForce graphics card, Predator Helios series is a perfect blend of AI and hardware capabilities for the users. We are excited about expanding our AI portfolio and look forward to introducing more laptops with AI features in the future.”
To enhance airflow, the 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Technology introduces 89 ultra-thin blades measuring 0.08 mm and an innovative wind-guiding structure, resulting in a notable 10 per cent increase in airflow compared to the 4th generation AeroBlade 3D fan and an impressive 55 per cent improvement over standard plastic fans. Weighing 2.65 kg, the laptops features Killer DoubleShot Pro, USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4, and a MicroSD card reader. Additionally, it comes with Wi-Fi 7 capabilities.
Price and availability
The AI Predator Helios 16 is priced at Rs 1,99,999 and the Predator Helios Neo is priced at Rs 1,49,999. Both laptops are now available on all Acer exclusive stores, Acer online store, Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Vijay Sales and in other multi-brand outlets.