Predator Helios Neo 18 AI Gaming Laptop - PHN18-72-92Y3
Walmart publishes one figure for this laptop and no other: $1,999.99. That makes the specification, not the discount, the thing to read.
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Why this one stands out
- 01Powerful AI ProcessingIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, with 13 NPU TOPS for AI task offloading and performance optimization via Intel Application Optimization.
- 02Next-Gen RTX GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (992 AI TOPS) utilizes Blackwell architecture, 4th Gen RT and 5th Gen Tensor Cores to enable full ray tracing.
- 03Enhanced AI VisualsDLSS technologies like Multi Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality using AI.
- 04Vivid Immersive Display18-inch WQXGA IPS screen with 240Hz refresh, 3ms overdrive, 100% DCI-P3 color, NVIDIA G-SYNC, and Advanced Optimus.
Key features
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 13 NPU TOPS for AI task offloading and performance optimization
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU, 992 AI TOPS for full ray tracing via Blackwell architecture
DLSS Multi Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction, boosts FPS, cuts latency, sharpens image quality
18-inch WQXGA IPS, 240Hz refresh, 3ms overdrive, 100% DCI-P3, G-SYNC, and Advanced Optimus
16 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD, enough for modern games and quick load times
90 Wh capacity, supports longer sessions away from a power outlet
Dual fans, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal Fan, liquid metal compound, sustains peak performance under load
PredatorSense manages performance and 4-zone RGB; Experience Zone adds PurifiedView 2.0 and PurifiedVoice 2.0
Compiled from the Walmart listing and the manufacturer's published data
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI is a gaming laptop powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU with 992 AI TOPS, designed for high-performance gaming and AI-accelerated tasks. With no list price published, there is nothing here to call a discount. Stock was not confirmed at Walmart when we last read the page.
This offer ended 4 September 2026. The figures above are the last we recorded before the listing closed.
See live laptops dealsThe Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI is a gaming laptop powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU with 992 AI TOPS, designed for high-performance gaming and AI-accelerated tasks. It stands out with an 18-inch WQXGA display featuring a 240Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, and advanced thermal cooling for sustained peak performance.
*Gaming laptop for gamers who want a large, AI-enhanced screen and top-tier performance on the go.**
The claims, and what is behind them
The paragraph below is Walmart's own sales copy. We keep it quoted and set apart rather than folded into our text, because marketing prose and a description are not the same thing — and because what it leaves out is as useful as what it claims.
Step into the future with Predator Helios Neo 18 AI, a gaming powerhouse crafted for versatility on the move. Built around an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 275HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5070 Ti laptop GPU with 992 AI Tops, and a vibrant 18-inch WQXGA display offering up to 240Hz refresh and 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy. It takes gaming to the next level with exceptional performance, driven by AI technology.
The price, read properly
Walmart publishes a single figure for this configuration — $1,999.99 — and no separate list price beside it. That removes the usual anchor, and it is the honest reason you will find no percentage anywhere on this page. The specification has to justify the money on its own.
The listing carries an end date of 4 September 2026. Retailers pull pages early and without warning, so read that as the outer edge rather than a promise.
Against what else is on the shelf
The closest tracked listings in laptops are Apple 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop with Apple M5 chip with 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU: Built for AI at $2,074.00 (Amazon) and Apple 2026 MacBook Pro Laptop with Apple M5 Pro chip with 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU: Built for AI at $2,299.00 (Amazon). It is the cheapest of the three, which is the strongest thing the price has going for it.
These are the nearest listings by price that our tracker currently holds, not a survey of the market. Anything not on sale at one of the six retailers we follow does not appear here at all.
*The 18-inch 240Hz display with full DCI-P3 color is
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Full specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Acer |
| Proc. brand | Intel |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
| RAM memory | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 18 in |
| HD capacity | 1 TB |
| Battery life | 90 Wh |
| Laptop type | Gaming Laptops |
| Rec. use | Gaming |
Source: specification table published on the Walmart listing, read 19 August 2026
Against the alternatives
Best figure in row| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI Gaming Laptop - PHN18-NH.U0HAA.002 | Apple 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop with Apple M5 chipMDE34LL/A | Apple 2026 MacBook Pro Laptop with Apple M5 Pro MGDR4LL/A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal price | $1,999.99 | $2,074.00 | $2,299.00 |
| List price | — | $2,199.00 | $2,499.00 |
| Discount | — | −6% | −8% |
| Brand | Acer | Apple | Apple |
| Model | NH.U0HAA.002 | MDE34LL/A | MGDR4LL/A |
| Retailer | Walmart | Amazon | Amazon |
| Offer ends | 4 September 2026 | 25 September 2026 | 19 September 2026 |
The nearest tracked listings by price in laptops. Figures are the retailer’s own, collected when each listing was last read.
What works
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, with 13 NPU TOPS for AI task offloading and performance optimization via Intel Application Optimization.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU (992 AI TOPS) utilizes Blackwell architecture, 4th Gen RT and 5th Gen Tensor Cores to enable full ray tracing.
- DLSS technologies like Multi Frame Generation and Ray Reconstruction boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality using AI.
- 18-inch WQXGA IPS screen with 240Hz refresh, 3ms overdrive, 100% DCI-P3 color, NVIDIA G-SYNC, and Advanced Optimus.
- Advanced thermal solutions, including dual fans, a 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal Fan, and liquid metal thermal compound, ensure peak performance.
What to weigh
- Stock was not confirmed at Walmart when the listing was last checked
- Walmart publishes no separate list price for this configuration, so the size of the saving cannot be verified
- The listing is dated to end 4 September 2026
- No buyer rating was published on the listing at the time it was read, so there is no owner feedback to weigh
- ElectroFinds does not test products. Everything above comes from the listing, the manufacturer's published data and generated summaries of them
Common questions
Walmart does not publish a separate list price for this configuration, so there is no percentage to compare against. $1,999.99 is the figure recorded on the listing when it was last checked.
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