Predator Helios Neo 18 AI Gaming Laptop - PHN18-72-92Y3
An Acer laptop sitting $29.00 under Walmart's list price — a small move, and worth knowing before you read the number as a bargain.
Product images supplied by the retailer listing at Walmart
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. Treat the −2% as a nudge rather than a reason. Stock was not confirmed at Walmart when we last read the page.
Listing dated to end 4 September 2026
Check price at WalmartPrice verified 18 August 2026, 18:22 ET
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. 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
A gap this narrow does not change the decision. Judge it at $1,670.00 and treat the saving as incidental.
One caveat we will not paper over: this is measured against Walmart's own listed price, not against the lowest figure the product has ever carried. Our record of this listing starts on 18 August 2026, so it is a comparison, not a history.
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 $1,775.00 (Amazon) and Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chip: Built for AI at $1,550.00 (Amazon). So this sits in the middle of its own bracket — which is usually the least interesting place to be unless the specification says otherwise.
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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Tracked price
Source: ElectroFinds price tracker, 20 August 2026 – 21 August 2026. Walmart listing price.
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 chipMDE14LL/A | Apple 2026 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M5 chMDHG4LL/A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked price | $1,670.00 | $1,775.00 | $1,550.00 |
| List price | $1,699.00 | $1,849.00 | $1,609.00 |
| Discount | −2% | −4% | −4% |
| Brand | Acer | Apple | Apple |
| Model | NH.U0HAA.002 | MDE14LL/A | MDHG4LL/A |
| Retailer | Walmart | Amazon | Amazon |
| Stock | Unconfirmed | In stock | In stock |
| Offer ends | 4 September 2026 | 8 September 2026 | 27 August 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
- The discount is −2% — a small movement against the list price rather than a deep cut
- 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
It is −2% below the $1,699.00 that Walmart lists for this configuration, a saving of $29.00. That is a comparison against the retailer's own listed price on the date shown, not against every price the product has ever carried.
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI Gaming Laptop - PHN18-72-92Y3 · NH.U0HAA.002 · stock unconfirmed at Walmart
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