Acer unveils its first Ryzen 9 9955X3D gaming laptop — refreshed Nitro 16 joins new Predator Helios 18 AI and streaming-only Nitro Blaze Link handheld

https://www.tomshardware.com/author/jake-roach· May 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM UTC ·12 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 56 views

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Acer has introduced its first gaming laptop featuring the Ryzen 9 9955X3D processor, alongside the refreshed Nitro 16 and the new Predator Helios 18 AI. The Predator Helios 18 AI boasts high-end specifications, including an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and an RTX 5090 mobile GPU. Additionally, Acer has launched a streaming-only handheld device called the Nitro Blaze Link and other gaming accessories.

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▪The Predator Helios 18 AI features an 18-inch 4K mini-LED display with a resolution of 3840 x 2400.
▪It supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory and 6 TB of storage with three PCIe 5.0 NVMe slots.
▪The laptop includes advanced connectivity options such as dual Thunderbolt 5 ports and Wi-Fi 7.

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Laptops Gaming Laptops Acer unveils its first Ryzen 9 9955X3D gaming laptop — refreshed Nitro 16 joins new Predator Helios 18 AI and streaming-only Nitro Blaze Link handheld News By Jake Roach published 29 May 2026 Alongside the Helios 18 AI with triple PCIe 5.0 storage and an RTX 5090. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Acer is bringing two new gaming laptops, along with a handful of interesting companion pieces, to Computex 2026.Headlining the laptops is the Predator Helios 18 AI, packing up to an…

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