Acer Malaysia has unveiled a full suite of new gaming and productivity gear across its Predator and Nitro lines, pushing performance boundaries in both desktop and mobile gaming environments. Headlining the announcement are the new Predator Helios 18 AI and Helios Neo 16S AI laptops, a new Acer Aspire 7 for all-round users, the debut of the Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12GB graphics card, and a foldable Nitro mobile gaming controller designed for gamers on the go.
Predator Helios 18 AI: Desktop-Class Performance in a Mobile Form
Built for hardcore gamers and creators, the Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-73) is a powerhouse featuring up to Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU. With support for up to 192GB DDR5 RAM and 6TB SSD, it delivers near-desktop performance in a portable chassis.
Visuals are handled by an 18-inch WQXGA Mini LED display with 250Hz refresh rate, 1000 nits HDR, and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. Thermal performance is managed with 6th Gen AeroBlade™ fans, vector heat pipes, and liquid metal thermal grease. Gamers can also enjoy per-key RGB lighting, a MilkyWay RGB rear strip, and mechanical MagKey 4.0 switches for WASD accuracy.
Available for pre-order now at RM19,999 with exclusive bundles including a Predator backpack, RM150 Touch ’n Go credit, and a Predator XB273 monitor for just RM35.
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI: Performance Meets Portability
The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) offers high-end gaming and content creation in a slimmer 12mm form. It’s powered by the same Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPU and RTX 5070 Ti GPU, paired with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD (expandable). Its 16-inch OLED display offers 240Hz refresh rate and full DCI-P3 colour.
It features Acer’s 5th Gen AeroBlade cooling and liquid metal thermal compound to ensure peak thermals during demanding tasks.
Priced at RM11,999, it will be available for pre-order from 15–31 May 2025 with the same pre-order bundles as the Helios 18 AI.
Acer Aspire 7: Productivity and Casual Gaming in One
Targeted at everyday users and casual gamers, the Acer Aspire 7 pairs an Intel Core i5-12450H processor with an NVIDIA RTX 3050 GPU and 16GB DDR4 RAM. Its 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display runs at 144Hz for smooth visuals. Priced at RM3,299, it becomes available on 9 May 2025 and includes a Bluetooth speaker and RM80 Touch ’n Go credit with purchase.
Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12GB GPU: Affordable Power for DIY Builders
The new Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12GB graphics card (AN-B580-OCA) is built for budget-conscious gamers who want smooth 1440p to 8K gaming. Featuring Xe2 architecture and 20 cores, it delivers up to 50% better performance per core with a max clock rate of 2,740 MHz. With support for AI-enhanced features like XeSS and Xe Frame Generation, it also serves content creators well.
The card supports up to 4 simultaneous displays, has a robust cooling system with dual FrostBlade fans, and is available now for RM1,599 via Acer eStore, Shopee, and Lazada.
Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller: Pocket Console Power
Completing Acer’s mobile gaming arsenal is the Nitro mobile gaming controller, supporting Android 9.0+, iPhone 15 series, and devices up to 8.3 inches. It features 15 responsive buttons, including analog triggers, and zero-latency response. It offers 18W fast charging with pass-through support and a foldable design with adjustable grip.
Priced at RM439, early buyers before 15 May 2025 can grab it for RM349.
For more information, visit Acer Malaysia’s Facebook page or www.acer.com.