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Acer today announced major updates to its Windows 11 laptop line-up, with new designs and support for industry-leading technology: 13th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs. The new Predator Triton 17 X and Predator Helios Neo 16 are made for gamers and creators alike, with powerful new components and premium display options. The thin and powerful Predator Triton 14 is designed for work or play, while its sleek, understated design makes it ideal for any environment. And the Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition brings glasses-free, stereoscopic 3D to the world of gaming, infusing new life into more than 70 modern and classic titles, with more being continually added. All models include one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, providing access to hundreds of high-quality games.
The all-new (PHN16-71) with Windows 11 includes powerful components the Helios line is known for but at a more affordable price point. It also adds some fun as it features laser-etched encrypted codes on its abyssal-black anodized cover, inviting gamers to take on the challenge of deciphering the message. The Predator Helios Neo 16 will offer models with the high-performance 13th Gen Intel Core processors paired with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with a maximum graphics power of 140 W. Up to 32 GB of dual-channel DDR5-4800MHz RAM and up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD in RAID 0 deliver lightning-fast load times in the most demanding games. To keep all this power cool, the Helios Neo includes Acer’s advanced cooling system, featuring a custom-engineered all-metal AeroBlade fan technology and liquid metal thermal grease on the CPU to push performance to its maximum potential. In addition to performance, stunning visuals are at the heart of the Predator Helios Neo 16. The line offers several different panel options including a WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS display at 165 Hz and 3 ms response time and a WUXGA (1920x1200) display with a 165 Hz refresh rate covering 100% of the sRGB color range. Both display options include NVIDIA Advanced Optimus and G-SYNC, ensuring smooth and vivid visuals during fast-moving gameplay scenes. The Predator Helios Neo 16 will be available in North America in May starting at USD 1,199; in EMEA in May starting at EUR 2,199, and in China in March, starting at RMB 7,999.
Also announced was the new (SFX16-61G), designed to bring out one’s creativity through a suite of features for graphic designing, rendering and editing. The creator laptop brings captivating color and clarity with an option for a 16:10 OLED display supporting 100% DCI-P3 and 500 nits peak brightness. The Swift X 16 comes in a refined 17.9 mm thin design with up to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPUs with NVIDIA Studio Drivers to help take creative projects to the next level. It also comes with a TwinAir cooling system, a larger battery and all the vital connection ports for enhanced productivity. The newly designed thin and light laptop weighs just 1.9 kg in a sleek 17.9 mm chassis. Its smooth touchpad comes with 33% more scrolling space as compared to previous models, flaunting the largest touchpad among Acer’s current laptop products. Assisting the powerful hardware, the creator laptop features redesigned interiors and thermal solutions for improved balance between thermal performance and battery life. Thanks to newly engineered thermal arrangements, the Swift X 16 comes with upgraded TwinAir cooling that boosts air intake by up to 36% from its larger fans and added turbo mode, and an air-inlet keyboard design to help expel heat and maintain cool temperatures from within so users can get more out of their sessions when streaming, playing or creating. The Acer Swift X 16 will be available in North America in July starting at USD 1,249.99, in EMEA in June starting at EUR 1,566 and in China in May, starting at 7,999. To find out about all the products announced at Acer’s Global Press Conference and notes about the products above, visit