Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI with RTX 5070 Ti drops $600 to $2,199 on Amazon

Amazon has cut $600 off the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI, an 18-inch gaming laptop, bringing its price down to $2,199. The configuration on sale includes a 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor, 32 GB of RAM, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, a 2 TB SSD, and an 18-inch IPS display with a 240 Hz refresh rate.

According to Laptop Media's review of the Neo 18, the Core Ultra 9 275HX performs well enough on its own but trails some of its 18-inch rivals in CPU-bound tasks. The 140-watt GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU delivers expected performance, keeping pace with similarly equipped 18-inch gaming notebooks. However, when both the CPU and GPU are stressed simultaneously, clock speeds tend to drop below average, which could affect sustained gaming sessions.

The laptop's display is a 2.5K mini LED IPS panel with a 240 Hz refresh rate. Acer claims full coverage of the DCI-P3 and sRGB color gamuts, a peak brightness of around 500 nits, and 2,000 mini LED zones designed to minimize haloing in dark scenes and boost contrast. Laptop Media's review unit featured a slightly less capable panel, yet it still achieved 99% DCI-P3 coverage and impressed with color accuracy, largely confirming Acer's claims. This makes the Neo 18 AI a solid choice not just for gamers but also for content creators who need accurate colors out of the box.

At $2,199, this particular variant of the Predator Helios Neo 18 AI is at one of its lowest price points in recent months. The combination of a high-end CPU, a current-gen RTX GPU, ample RAM, and fast storage makes it a compelling option for anyone looking for a large-screen gaming laptop without paying the usual premium. The deal is available on Amazon while stock lasts.