Latest Acer Predator Helios gaming machine revealed alongside updated Nitro V family

Acer has plenty to show off at CES 2026, including a variety of new laptops running on Intel’s latest processors. There were three models that stood out to us above the rest: the new Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, the Nitro V 16 AI, and the Nitro V 16S AI.

The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is certainly the most exciting of the three, powered by up to a Core Ultra 9 processor 386H, and backed by 64GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of storage. There’s also support for the GeForce 50 series, specifically the GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. It’s not just a good GPU or CPU that makes a high-end computing experience; the display matters too. The new Predator sports a gorgeous 16-inch WQXGA OLED display, complete with stunning contrast and vibrant colors with true HDR support and accurate pixel clarity for gameplay.

The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is expected later this year, sometime between June and July. There’s no word on pricing just yet.

Next up, we have the Acer Nitro V 16 AI and 16S AI. The new Nitro family supports up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 and the Nvidia RTX 5070 GPU. Likewise, you’ll get support for up to 32GB of RAM and up to 2TB of storage. If we’re being honest, you won’t find a massive difference between either Nitro in terms of general performance and capability. The biggest differentiator is that the S model emphasizes portability with a slimmer, lighter design and a few other specs that make it a better device for those who travel more frequently.

The Acer Nitro V 16 and 16S will arrive in North America this May or June, though exact pricing or release dates have yet to be confirmed.