New Predator and Nitro gaming laptops with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 debut at CES 2026
Alongside their consumer-focused laptops, Acer also showcased their latest gaming hardware at CES 2026. The new models include the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, Nitro V 16 AI and the slimmer Nitro V 16S AI, targeting both enthusiast and casual gamers. All of them are Copilot+ PCs with Acer Intelligence Space, which adds AI-powered features for gaming, productivity, and content creation.
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
The star of the show is the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, a premium gaming laptop that packs serious performance into an 18.9mm thin metal chassis. It comes with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, along with up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and 2TB of SSD storage. To keep temperatures under control, Acer uses its 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Metal Fans combined with liquid metal thermal grease.
Up front, the Helios Neo 16S AI features a 16-inch WQXGA OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, HDR support, and 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage — ideal for both competitive gaming and creative work.
Other notable features include a 4-zone RGB keyboard, DTS:X Ultra speakers, an FHD IR webcam, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E.
Acer Nitro V 16 AI and Nitro V 16S AI
For gamers looking for more affordable options, Acer refreshed its Nitro V series with two new AI-powered models. The Acer Nitro V 16 AI is powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor paired with an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. It comes with a 16-inch, WUXGA 180Hz display, up to 32GB DDR5 RAM, and up to 2TB SSD storage too.
As for the Nitro V 16S AI, it features a slimmer chassis under 17.9mm. Despite the thinner design, it still offers up to the same Intel Core Ultra 7 and RTX 5070 combination, along with a 4-zone RGB keyboard, WUXGA 180Hz display, and Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E.
Both Nitro models include dual-fan cooling, DTS:X Ultra audio, an FHD IR webcam with a privacy shutter, and Acer’s NitroSense software for system tuning.
New Predator gaming accessories
On top of their new gaming laptops, Acer has also launched a couple new Predator gaming peripherals for gamers to complete their setup.
First off we have the Predator Galea 570 gaming headset with 50mm drivers, Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC), and triple connectivity options—2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.4, and wired. It delivers up to 30 hours of battery life and supports custom tuning via the Predator QuarterMaster app. You can also opt for either the detachable omnidirectional boom mic or a built-in mic instead.
Next up we have the Predator Cestus 530 gaming mouse. It is equipped with a PixArt PAW3395 sensor, offering up to 26,000 DPI, 650 IPS tracking and an 8,000Hz polling rate. It supports wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless modes, with switches rated for 80 million clicks. The QuarterMaster app again lets you tweak performance, macros and lighting.
Just like their other products showcased at CES 2026, Acer says that these will be making its way globally later this year, so stay tuned for more details on local pricing and availability.
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