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expiredDr.W posted Mar 10, 2024 06:48 AM
expiredDr.W posted Mar 10, 2024 06:48 AM

Acer Predator Helios 18 Laptop: i9 13900HX, 18" QHD+ 250Hz, 32GB DDR5, RTX 4080, 1TB SSD

+ $10 S/H

$2,000

$2,500

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Acer has Acer Predator Helios 18 Gaming Laptop (PH18-71-94F1) on sale for $1999.99. Shipping is $10.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel i9 13900HX 24-Core/32-Threads 5.4GHz Processor (13th Gen)
  • 18" QHD+ (2560x1600, WQXGA+) 16:10.
    • 250Hz 3ms, 1000-nits Peak Brightness, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus & G-SYNC, Anti-glare, mini-LED Display
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive SSD
  • 32GB (2x16GB) SO-DIMM DDR5 Memory
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 GPU
  • Intel Killer WiFi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Lithium Ion Battery (90W)
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard w/ Precision Corning Gorilla Glass Touchpad
  • 90Whr Battery
  • Windows 11 Home
    • Ports:
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (w/ DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4, USB charging 5 V)
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x HDMI 2.1 with HDCP Support
      • 1x RJ-45

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches a previous Frontpage Deal, however this deal does not include free shipping.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • You can view Acer's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Note:

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Written by Dr.W
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Acer has Acer Predator Helios 18 Gaming Laptop (PH18-71-94F1) on sale for $1999.99. Shipping is $10.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel i9 13900HX 24-Core/32-Threads 5.4GHz Processor (13th Gen)
  • 18" QHD+ (2560x1600, WQXGA+) 16:10.
    • 250Hz 3ms, 1000-nits Peak Brightness, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus & G-SYNC, Anti-glare, mini-LED Display
  • 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe Solid State Drive SSD
  • 32GB (2x16GB) SO-DIMM DDR5 Memory
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 12GB GDDR6 GPU
  • Intel Killer WiFi 6E AX1675 + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Lithium Ion Battery (90W)
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard w/ Precision Corning Gorilla Glass Touchpad
  • 90Whr Battery
  • Windows 11 Home
    • Ports:
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (w/ DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4, USB charging 5 V)
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x HDMI 2.1 with HDCP Support
      • 1x RJ-45

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches a previous Frontpage Deal, however this deal does not include free shipping.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:
    • You can view Acer's Return Policy here.
  • Additional Note:

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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CummingsSM
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Just stop.

IPS and MiniLED are not mutually exclusive terms. This laptop is MiniLED and you people who have no idea what you're talking about are just causing unnecessary confusion.

There is no version of this laptop which is not MiniLED.
LouisNT88
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specs are much better than the 18" Asus from BestBuy a couple months back ($2K).
- 250Hz mini-LED vs 240hz normal IPS panel
- 32GB (2x 16GB) SO-DIMM DDR5 vs 16GB (2x 8GB) SO-DIMM DDR5
DeProof
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It is mini LED. Would you guys please stop spreading misinformation...

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CalmKestrel7511Mar 11, 2024 10:25 AM
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Quote from PurpleLocket7541 :
this is not MINILED laptop!
Why do you think so? Specs say it has mini led
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MonicaSlickMar 11, 2024 03:34 PM
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Quote from CalmKestrel7511 :
Why do you think so? Specs say it has mini led
Actually, he is right it seems? edit. nope, he is wrong.
Last edited by MonicaSlick March 11, 2024 at 09:05 AM.
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manaknightMar 11, 2024 03:48 PM
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fwiw i have the step down from this one (same size, screen, ram, and ssd but with the 13700 and 4070 and it's been excellent for travel. design is pretty well thought out and i have had no issues with heat or performance. fan can get a little noisy but i leave it on turbo all the time so that's a me issue.

it's not a toughbook or overbuilt the way the old engineering laptops were (thinking of the old super heavy dells with the quadro's in them) but it's handled being knocked around a bit and hasn't had an issue yet.

i can't blow 2k on a laptop but if you can this is a decent deal.

EDIT: my ONLY complaint is the lack of 2.5gb Ethernet at the price. mainly so i can get faster transfers when moving anything i did while traveling back onto my home server
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Quote from XMotoX :
Nope, no MiniLED but it it's $200 cheaper than the Asus at BB.

But this thing is like 10 pounds with the charger so hard pass.
It is mini LED. Would you guys please stop spreading misinformation...
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CummingsSMMar 11, 2024 11:20 PM
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Quote from XMotoX :
This model CAN come with MiniLED but when you click "Specifications" it says IPS.

I dunno, hopefully someone chimes in that actually orders it.

Either way this thing is a behemoth and I wouldn't want to take it anywhere.
Just stop.

IPS and MiniLED are not mutually exclusive terms. This laptop is MiniLED and you people who have no idea what you're talking about are just causing unnecessary confusion.

There is no version of this laptop which is not MiniLED.
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LaughinGassMar 12, 2024 12:03 AM
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Quote from XMotoX :
This model CAN come with MiniLED but when you click "Specifications" it says IPS.

I dunno, hopefully someone chimes in that actually orders it.

Either way this thing is a behemoth and I wouldn't want to take it anywhere.
As the guy above me mentioned, the Mini-LED aspect refers to how the LCD is backlit.

IPS refers to the "filter" or "screen" technology through which this backlighting passes through and is modulated to filter out the colors you don't want to see in a given "pixel' (from the "white" light source...Mini-LED, edge-lit LED, or otherwise).

The two are not mutually exclusive, and one does not imply nor exclude the other.
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XMotoXMar 12, 2024 04:11 AM
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Quote from LaughinGass :
As the guy above me mentioned, the Mini-LED aspect refers to how the LCD is backlit.

IPS refers to the "filter" or "screen" technology through which this backlighting passes through and is modulated to filter out the colors you don't want to see in a given "pixel' (from the "white" light source...Mini-LED, edge-lit LED, or otherwise).

The two are not mutually exclusive, and one does not imply nor exclude the other.
Might as well link a source because no one refers to MiniLED as IPS, ever. Typically when a "panel type" only says IPS and "backlight type" only says LED, then yes that excludes MiniLED, because obviously LED is the traditional backlight type.

I'm sure their site is just written poorly but still, can't deny that the absence of MiniLED written under specs in no way implies its existence.
Last edited by XMotoX March 11, 2024 at 09:25 PM.
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XMotoXMar 12, 2024 04:13 AM
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Quote from CummingsSM :
Just stop.

IPS and MiniLED are not mutually exclusive terms. This laptop is MiniLED and you people who have no idea what you're talking about are just causing unnecessary confusion.

There is no version of this laptop which is not MiniLED.
But no one refers to a MiniLED as an IPS panel, at least not exclusively as IPS.

Usually "panel type" would say MiniLED, not just IPS alone. For backlight type it a says "LED". Acer must have no idea what they're talking about, not me.

Look, you're probably right and it probably has MiniLED, but that doesn't take away from the fact that Acer's specs are confusing.
Last edited by XMotoX March 11, 2024 at 09:22 PM.
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kahaleMar 12, 2024 07:49 AM
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Quote from solarisV :
This GPU better than a desktop 6700 xt?
your kidding right? 4080 mobile can match desktop 4070 gpu lol.
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RevFacesmashMar 12, 2024 04:23 PM
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Quote from KanatT :
That's sad, as my parents told me I am allowed to only spend 2000$ on a laptop and not a single cent more 😭
Sounds like you need to start knocking on doors and asking your neighbors if they need their lawns mowed
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ptt1404Mar 13, 2024 02:52 AM
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again this is not miniled version, stop spreading misinformation luring buyers Acer seeders!!!
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Quote from HiFi21 :
Definitely one you don't want to carry around. Not sure if that includes the power brick:

Weight (Approximate) 6.97 lb
(From sellers page)
No im going to pull it on a handcart to the library though
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