Abstract
- Acer unveiled its 2026 gaming lineup at CES, that includes the primary laptops to combine Intel Core Extremely Sequence 3 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Sequence (Blackwell) GPUs, supporting DLSS 4 and AI-enhanced Copilot+ options
- The flagship Predator Helios Neo 16S AI encompasses a slim 18.9mm steel chassis, a 16-inch WQXGA OLED 165Hz show, and a high-end thermal system utilizing fifth Gen AeroBlade 3D followers and liquid steel
- The Nitro V collection expands with the Nitro V 16 AI and the ultra-slim Nitro V 16S AI (below 17.9mm), each using Intel Core Extremely 7 processors and NPU-driven instruments like Dwell Captions and Picture Creator for value-conscious avid gamers
Unveiled at CES in Las Vegas on January 5, Acer’s newest gaming {hardware} represents a major leap in transportable computing. The model’s latest Predator and Nitro collection are the primary to totally combine Intel’s Core Extremely Sequence 3 processors and NVIDIA’s Blackwell-powered GeForce RTX 50 Sequence Laptop computer GPUs. This mix is designed to ship a premium AI-enhanced expertise, shifting past mere body charges to supply on-device inventive and productiveness instruments through the Home windows 11 Copilot+ PC platform.
The flagship Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-I51) stands out with its 18.9 mm slim steel chassis, housing as much as an Intel Core Extremely 9 processor 386H and an RTX 5070 GPU. The 16-inch WQXGA OLED show gives a 165 Hz refresh fee, guaranteeing that the next-level graphics constancy enabled by NVIDIA DLSS 4 is offered with excellent pixel readability. To handle the thermal calls for of such high-performance internals, Acer has utilized a fifth Gen AeroBlade 3D fan system paired with liquid steel thermal grease.
For the value-conscious but tech-savvy gamer, the Nitro V collection expands with the Nitro V 16 AI and the ultra-slim Nitro V 16S AI. Each fashions make the most of Intel Core Extremely 7 processors and leverage NPU-driven capabilities like Dwell Captions and Picture Creator. The ecosystem is rounded out by the Predator Galea 570 headset, that includes ENC know-how for crystal-clear comms, and the Cestus 530 gaming mouse, which boasts an 8,000 Hz polling fee for near-instantaneous response occasions in aggressive environments.
