The Predator Helios Neo 14 is the smallest model in Acer’s premium line of gaming laptops. The idea behind this new ultra-portable device is clear: they offer the performance of their bigger brothers, but in a more compact size.

Acer has already introduced 16- and 18-inch versions under this line, and is now releasing the s 14.5 inch display which will please users who, in addition to performance, also require greater transport capacity and mobility use. The manufacturer offers a choice of three versions with IPS panels, from FHD at 120 Hz as a base to the top of the range with native WQXGA resolution (3072 x 1920 pixels), support for 100% of the sRGB color gamut and 165 Hz refresh rate.

The manufacturer chose latest laptop processors from intel, Core Ultra, as the main engine and with them the well-known advances in performance, connectivity, fast charging and AI support in some tasks with a built-in Neural Processing Unit (NPU). They can equip up to a Core Ultra 9 185H with 16 cores and a working frequency of more than 5 GHz. Acer mounted a special cooling system with a 3D AeroBlade 5th generation fan, liquid metal thermal paste on the CPU and heat channel vectors to expel the air flow.

Acer adds the latest generation of CPUs NVIDIA 40 series dedicated graphicswith versions to choose between RTX 4050, 4060 and 4070 and an arsenal of graphics technologies of the green giant, such as Advanced Optimus for intelligent switching between integrated Intel graphics and dedicated graphics, G-SYNC image synchronization technology, DLSS 3.5 or ray tracing.

Predator Helios Neo 14 can equip up to 32 GB of LPDDR5 memory and 1 TB of internal storage with Gen4 SSD. It has a wide range of ports, including Thunderbolt 4 in the USB Type-C connector, HDMI output, a 1080p webcam and a Killer network card specialized for games and with Wi-Fi 6E. Its battery has a capacity of 76 Wh.

In the software part, Predator Sense 5.0 stands out, a control center where you can choose different usage profiles, according to operating modes and performance, customize the RGB lighting of the keyboard, where the key for the Copilot AI assistant is included. other functions.

Pre-installed with Windows 11, the Predator Helios Neo 14 (model PHN14-51) will be available in North America starting in May $1,799.99and in EMEA in June, from 1,999 euros.

Acer Nitro 16

Acer also renewed the model with Intel processors Nitro 16laptop 16 inches with a resolution of WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) with a refresh rate of 165 Hz, which has been improved by the processor Intel Core i7 14700HX and GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. Like the previous model, it includes a superior thermal design with a dual fan, quad-inlet and quad-outlet cooling system to minimize heating and maximize performance.

It includes an Intel Killer DoubleShot Pro network card, dual USB Type-C with ThunderBolt 4 ports and a MicroSD card reader. The notebook integrates Copilot on Windows and AI-enhanced Acer conference solutions that provide users with a more intuitive and enjoyable experience. Clicking on the dedicated NitroSense key takes you to the new Experience Zone, which provides an overview of AI-related features so users can learn more and easily use the latest features.

You can also customize the device’s power modes and 4-zone RGB keyboard lighting to suit your style and preferences in the NitroSense software. With Windows 11 pre-installed, the Acer Nitro 16 (model AN16-73) will be available in Spain from June for a price starting at 1,599 euros.