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Jun 14, 2026 4:34 AM

Acer Predator Helios AI Laptop: 16" QHD+, Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5090, 32GB, 2TB

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BH Photo Video has Acer Predator Helios AI 16" Gaming Laptop (PH16-73-94QC) for $2999.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Also includes (added in cart):
  • Bitdefender Total Security (Download, 5 Devices, 6 Months)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series 007 First Light Game Bundle
Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor
  • 16" 2560 x 1600 240Hz 0.2ms 500 nits OLED Display
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics with 24GB GDDR7 VRAM
  • 32GB 6400 MT/s DDR5 Memory
  • 2TB (1TB + 1TB) PCIe SSD
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support + BT 5.4
  • InfiniteRing RGB Lighting
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 / Supports Video Alt Mode and Power Delivery
    • 2x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
    • 1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.1

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BH Photo Video has Acer Predator Helios AI 16" Gaming Laptop (PH16-73-94QC) for $2999.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.W for finding this deal.

Also includes (added in cart):
  • Bitdefender Total Security (Download, 5 Devices, 6 Months)
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series 007 First Light Game Bundle
Specs:
  • Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Processor
  • 16" 2560 x 1600 240Hz 0.2ms 500 nits OLED Display
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics with 24GB GDDR7 VRAM
  • 32GB 6400 MT/s DDR5 Memory
  • 2TB (1TB + 1TB) PCIe SSD
  • Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support + BT 5.4
  • InfiniteRing RGB Lighting
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 / Supports Video Alt Mode and Power Delivery
    • 2x USB-A 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
    • 1x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 2.1

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Elon69
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Because it is no where near the performance of a desktop 5090
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It's alright. I got mine with 64GB for $3200. This is close enough at $2999 with 32GB less. Legion which I think is one of the better laptops for 5090, same 16 size, OLED also. 285HX? I don't remember the exactly intel cpu with so many numbers to remember. lol

It's not worth it IMO, I regret buying it, it's too under powered and I can't get it outside since it is 400w power hungry at full load. battery does not last lol.
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Community Reviews

This Helios AI is a high end 16 inch OLED gaming and AI laptop that stands out for its mobile RTX 5090, 32GB of RAM, and 2TB SSD at about $3000. The price looks strong versus other 5090 laptops, and the 24GB VRAM is useful for local AI work like ComfyUI, LM Studio, and video generation. The mobile 5090 is still far behind a desktop 5090, though, with lower power, bandwidth, and performance. Battery life, heat, and weight make it more of a desk bound machine, and the power jack and audio have been called out as weak points. It is a capable portable workstation if desktop class speed is not the goal.

Common Questions (5)

  • The laptop RTX 5090 is much slower than the desktop card: it has roughly half the CUDA cores, about half the memory bandwidth, and far lower power limits. It is still strong enough for local AI, 4K editing, and 2K gaming, but it will not match desktop 5090 performance.

    Elon69Elon69steven.merrillPurpleTeam157

  • The 24GB VRAM mobile 5090 can run local AI workloads well, including ComfyUI, LM Studio, and some larger models. For heavier video workflows like LTX video, 64GB system RAM is recommended, and the laptop can still be limited by its mobile power envelope.

    hjengElon69Elon69

  • Yes. The laptop is described as very power-hungry at full load, with battery life that does not last long, and it is heavy enough that carrying it with the power brick is impractical for many people.

    Elon69Elon69Elon69

  • At around $3000, it is considered a decent price for a mobile RTX 5090 because comparable 5090 laptops are often priced well above $3000. A lower-priced alternative mentioned is a 16" Lenovo Legion Pro 7i at $2550.

    paulk11087LaptopEnjoyer

  • The DC power jack is a reported weak point, and one owner said it needed repair after a couple of years. Using a laptop pad or stand to support the connector can help reduce stress on the jack.

    PurpleTeam157

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Jun 14, 2026 11:32 AM
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looktarJun 14, 2026 11:32 AM
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wow cheaper than a desktop 5090
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Elon69
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Quote from looktar View quoted comment :
wow cheaper than a desktop 5090
Because it is no where near the performance of a desktop 5090
Jun 14, 2026 1:03 PM
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paulk11087Jun 14, 2026 1:03 PM
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Quote from Elon69 View quoted comment :

Because it is no where near the performance of a desktop 5090
Yeah, but even at $3000 and it being a mobile 5090, still seems like an overall decent deal considering other 5090 laptops being well over $3000.
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Quote from paulk11087 View quoted comment :
Yeah, but even at $3000 and it being a mobile 5090, still seems like an overall decent deal considering other 5090 laptops being well over $3000.
It's alright. I got mine with 64GB for $3200. This is close enough at $2999 with 32GB less. Legion which I think is one of the better laptops for 5090, same 16 size, OLED also. 285HX? I don't remember the exactly intel cpu with so many numbers to remember. lol

It's not worth it IMO, I regret buying it, it's too under powered and I can't get it outside since it is 400w power hungry at full load. battery does not last lol.
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BSJS23Jun 14, 2026 1:45 PM
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Wasn't this 2500-2700 at Best Buy recently?
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dealsgameJun 14, 2026 3:35 PM
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Quote from Elon69 View quoted comment :
Because it is no where near the performance of a desktop 5090
Does desktop perform better on same configuration due to better heat sink?
Jun 14, 2026 3:36 PM
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dealsgameJun 14, 2026 3:36 PM
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Wasn't this 2500-2700 at Best Buy recently?
Really?
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Quote from dealsgame View quoted comment :
Does desktop perform better on same configuration due to better heat sink?
More TDP (600w peak reserved if you have a desktop and they want 1200w PSU to be on the safe size), a ton more CUDA cores, 32GB VRAM instead of 24GB, crazy memory bandwidth difference 1700GB/s vs ~896 GB/s.

google on cuda cores

RTX 5090 Laptop GPU: 10,496 CUDA cores
RTX 5090 Desktop GPU: 21,760 CUDA cores

I think 5070 desktop is just shy of 8000 but it's about the same processing speed as a laptop 5090 people said.
What is on the slow laptop 5090.

That's why desktop 5090 GPU alone is $4000+
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steven.merrillJun 14, 2026 3:39 PM
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Quote from dealsgame View quoted comment :
Does desktop perform better on same configuration due to better heat sink?
They're not even close to the same chip. Half the CUDA cores, half the memory bandwidth, 1/6th the TDP, less memory: https://technical.city/en/video/G...090-mobile
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LaptopEnjoyerJun 14, 2026 3:44 PM
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It's a very interesting offer, but I think there are even better at a lower price. I found this one in B&H:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...pro_7.html
Lenovo 16" Legion Pro 7i for $2550 sounds pretty well
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Quote from LaptopEnjoyer View quoted comment :
It's a very interesting offer, but I think there are even better at a lower price. I found this one in B&H:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...pro_7.html
Lenovo 16" Legion Pro 7i for $2550 sounds pretty well

Before you get the wrath.... that laptop you linked is a 5080. not 5090 laptop GPU. Smilie
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Quote from BSJS23 View quoted comment :
Wasn't this 2500-2700 at Best Buy recently?
No, it wasn't. That was with 5080.
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JayG17Jun 14, 2026 4:29 PM
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Quote from Elon69 View quoted comment :

It's alright. I got mine with 64GB for $3200. This is close enough at $2999 with 32GB less. Legion which I think is one of the better laptops for 5090, same 16 size, OLED also. 285HX? I don't remember the exactly intel cpu with so many numbers to remember. lol

It's not worth it IMO, I regret buying it, it's too under powered and I can't get it outside since it is 400w power hungry at full load. battery does not last lol.
Which Lenovo legion do you recommend?
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Quote from JayG17 View quoted comment :
Which Lenovo legion do you recommend?

I don't recommend laptops at all for GPU use - maybe just games.

But what I have is the Lenovo 16" Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop. 64GB/5090 laptop gpu. I don't play games on it, you can't bring any of the fast gaming laptop out with you, drains battery, very heavy with the brick! like 7-8 lbs at least I think. I didn't weight it but it felt far heavier than my old 16" MacBook Pro + the brick.
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Quote from Elon69 View quoted comment :
I don't recommend laptops at all for GPU use - maybe just games.But what I have is the Lenovo 16" Legion Pro 7i Gaming Laptop. 64GB/5090 laptop gpu. I don't play games on it, you can't bring any of the fast gaming laptop out with you, drains battery, very heavy with the brick! like 7-8 lbs at least I think. I didn't weight it but it felt far heavier than my old 16" MacBook Pro + the brick.
I got the 32gb 4090 version for $3050 and regret not waiting for 64gb version.. depends on what you do, for my purpose, this still the best priced 24gb vram computer I can get that is brand new. I came from a dell 7550 with a 16gb vram RTX quadro 5000 card. Both ComfyUI and ollama is much faster on this mobile 5090 card.

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