gaming Laptops: Acer Unveils Powerful New Predator Series
Acer has announced new 14-inch Predator gaming laptops. These devices are built for gamers and creative professionals. They feature powerful components in a compact form.
The new laptops come equipped with the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 50 Series Laptop GPUs. According to Acer, these offer high performance, advanced AI features, and excellent portability.
Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, the GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs deliver cutting-edge gaming and creative capabilities. They feature NVIDIA DLSS 4 for faster image generation, NVIDIA Studio for creative tools, and support for AI-intensive tasks.
Acer revealed both laptops are part of a new class of Windows PCs built for AI processes. These include real-time translations and image generation. Additionally, NVIDIA NIM Microservices support enables developers to create AI-powered tools and assistants.
Alongside the laptops, Acer reported updates to the Predator Orion 3000 gaming desktop. It now includes Intel and NVIDIA's latest chips for enhanced gaming and content creation.
The Predator Triton 14 AI (PT14-52T) is a portable 14.5-inch laptop. It includes: Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU with DLSS 4
Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory and 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
It features a Calman Verified OLED WQXGA+ display with 100% DCI-P3 color support. This ensures vivid visuals, accurate colors, and smooth gameplay with a 120 Hz refresh rate. A touch-enabled screen improves interaction and workflow for creators.
Design-wise, the laptop is thin and light. It weighs 1.6 kg and is 17.31 mm thick. A silver hinge and anti-fingerprint coating add to its sleek look.
Acer included stylus support with a haptic Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad. The stylus supports 4,096 pressure levels and protocols like AES 2.0 and USI 2.0. This enables artists and designers to work with precision.
For cooling, the Triton 14 AI introduces graphene thermal interface material (TIM) on the CPU. It boosts thermal conductivity by 14.5%. Dual AeroBlade 3D fans and a vapor chamber ensure optimal airflow and prevent overheating.
It also features AI-powered Human Presence Detection (HPD) with an AI Vision Sensor. This activates security features and adjusts the display based on user presence.
Connectivity includes Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, and customizable RGB keyboard lighting. Users can monitor and adjust performance through PredatorSense software.
The Predator Helios Neo 14 AI (PHN14-71) joins the lineup. Acer revealed it supports: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU
Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory and 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
It features a 14.5-inch OLED 2.8K display with 0.2 ms response time and 100% DCI-P3 color support. It also offers NVIDIA Advanced Optimus for efficient GPU switching.
Cooling is handled by 5th Gen AeroBlade fans, liquid metal thermal grease, and Vortex Flow design.
The metal lid includes an RGB logo, and the laptop has a three-zone RGB keyboard. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, and Acer's AI-powered features like PurifiedVoice 2.0 and ProCam.
Acer also revealed the Predator Orion 3000 (PO3-665) gaming desktop. It now supports: Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU
Up to 32 GB DDR5 RAM
Up to 2 TB PCIe SSD and 2 TB HDD
This 28-liter desktop includes mesh-lined tempered glass panels, RGB-lit fans, and a sleek Predator logo. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and various USB-A and USB-C ports.
Acer confirmed the availability in EMEA starting July: Predator Triton 14 AI: from USD 2,999
Predator Helios Neo 14 AI: from USD 1,699
Predator Orion 3000: from USD 1,099
Exact prices and configurations may vary by region.
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