Skip to main contentThe new Predator Helios 18P has an RTX 5090, while the refreshed Acer Nitro V 16 and 16S get 5070 options.The new Predator Helios 18P has an RTX 5090, while the refreshed Acer Nitro V 16 and 16S get 5070 options.by Antonio G. Di BenedettoSep 3, 2025, 9:00 AM UTCAntonio G. Di Benedetto is a reviewer covering laptops and the occasional gadget. He spent over 15 years in the photography industry before joining The Verge as a deals writer in 2021.Acer is refreshing some of its gaming laptops for IFA 2025, with a big new Predator Helios 18P AI at the high end and pair of more affordable Nitro V 16 models.The Predator Helios 18P will have up to an RTX 5090 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor, though in any configuration it should come with a 18-inch 4K / 120Hz Mini LED display and two Thunderbolt 5 ports (among many other ports). The 18P’s availability and North American price is still TBD, but it’s sure to be up there since it’ll start at 4,999 euros.1/5The 18P’s chassis is just over an inch thick at its rear. Image: AcerAt the more affordable end, the new Acer Nitro V 16 and 16S are launching in October and November, respectively. The 16 starts at $999.99 / 1,299 euros and the slightly smaller and lighter 16S starts at $1,099.99 / 1,399 euros. Both 16-inchers can go up to an Intel 270H processor and RTX 5070 GPU.1/6The Nitro V 16. Image: AcerFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Antonio G. Di BenedettoThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)