Acer is expanding its gaming hardware lineup with powerful new 14-inch Predator laptops featuring NVIDIA's latest RTX 50 series GPUs and Intel's newest processors. The announcement comes just ahead of Computex 2024, showcasing the company's commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology for both gamers and creative professionals in portable form factors.
The Predator Triton 14 AI: A Premium Portable Powerhouse
The Predator Triton 14 AI stands out as Acer's premium offering, combining high performance with remarkable portability. Measuring just 17.31mm (0.68 inches) thin and weighing only 1.6 kg (3.52 lbs), this sleek aluminum chassis houses impressive hardware. It's powered by Intel's Core Ultra 9 288V Lunar Lake processor with integrated RAM and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU using NVIDIA Studio drivers.
What makes the Triton 14 AI particularly noteworthy is its industry-first use of graphene as the thermal interface material (TIM) on the CPU. According to Acer, this innovation outperforms traditional thermal paste by 14.5%, helping maintain optimal temperatures in such a compact design. The cooling system is further enhanced by dual 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D metal fans—featuring the world's thinnest cooling fan blades at just 0.05mm—and Acer's Vortex Flow system that directs airflow to critical components.
Unique Features
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Predator Triton 14 AI:
- Industry-first graphene thermal interface material (TIM)
- 14.5% better thermal performance than traditional paste
- Haptic Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad with stylus support
- Calman Verified OLED touchscreen
- Minimalist design with diamond-cut silver hinge
- Per-key RGB keyboard
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Predator Helios Neo 14 AI:
- Two display options (120Hz with MUX switch or 165Hz with Advanced Optimus)
- 0.2ms response time OLED display
- Customizable RGB logo on metal lid
- Three-zone RGB keyboard
- 5th Gen AeroBlade cooling technology
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Cooling Technologies:
- Triton 14 AI: Dual 6th Gen AeroBlade 3D metal fans (0.05mm thin blades)
- Helios Neo 14 AI: 5th Gen AeroBlade technology with liquid metal thermal grease
- Both: Acer's Vortex Flow system for directed airflow
Stunning Display and Creative Features
The Triton 14 AI features a 14.5-inch 2880 x 1800 OLED touchscreen that runs at 120 Hz and is Calman verified. This vibrant display supports 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, making it ideal for professional creative work. The touchscreen capabilities enhance user interaction, supporting simple gestures like zooming, swiping, and tapping.
Creative professionals will appreciate the innovative Corning Gorilla Glass haptic touchpad with stylus support. The bundled active stylus supports multiple protocols with 4,096 pressure levels and tilt support, enabling precise sketching and writing. The haptic feedback can be customized to personal preference, providing a more natural and responsive interaction experience.
Predator Helios Neo 14 AI: Gaming On-the-Go
For those seeking a more traditional gaming laptop, Acer offers the Predator Helios Neo 14 AI. This model features Intel's H-series Arrow Lake chips, up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, paired with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU. At 0.82 inches thick, it's slightly bulkier than the Triton but still maintains excellent portability.
The Helios Neo 14 AI comes with two screen options: a 2880 x 1800 panel at 120 Hz with a MUX switch or a 2560 x 1600 option running at a faster 165 Hz with NVIDIA's Advanced Optimus technology. Both are 14.5-inch OLED displays with 0.2ms response time and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage.
The Helios Neo features a metal lid with a customizable RGB logo and a three-zone RGB keyboard, giving it a more traditional gaming aesthetic compared to the minimalist Triton. Its cooling system includes 5th Gen AeroBlade technology, liquid metal thermal grease on the CPU, and Acer's Vortex Flow system.
Predator Orion 3000: Desktop Power Refreshed
Alongside the laptops, Acer has updated its Predator Orion 3000 desktop with the latest silicon from Intel and NVIDIA. The 28-liter gaming PC now supports up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 265F processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, with up to 32GB of dual-channel DDR5 RAM and ample storage options.
The Orion 3000 features an EMI-compliant chassis with tempered glass side panels and mesh lining for improved airflow. RGB-lit system fans at the front and rear enhance both cooling and visual appeal, while comprehensive connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7 support and numerous USB ports.
AI Capabilities and Copilot+ PC Certification
Of the two laptops, only the Triton 14 AI is certified as a Copilot+ PC. This is due to its Lunar Lake NPU delivering 48 TOPS (Trillion Operations Per Second) of AI processing power, significantly exceeding Microsoft's minimum requirement of 40 TOPS for Copilot+ certification. In comparison, the Arrow Lake NPU in the Helios Neo 14 AI delivers 13 TOPS.
The Copilot+ PC certification enables exclusive experiences like real-time translations by Live Captions and AI-powered image creation in Microsoft Paint with Image Creator. Both laptops also support NVIDIA NIM Microservices, allowing users to build AI assistants, agents, and workflows with peak performance.
Key Specifications Comparison
| Feature | Predator Triton 14 AI | Predator Helios Neo 14 AI | Predator Orion 3000 |
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| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 288V (Lunar Lake) | Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Arrow Lake) | Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 265F |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Memory | Up to 32GB LPDDR5X (integrated) | Up to 32GB LPDDR5X 7467 MHz | Up to 32GB dual-channel DDR5 |
| Storage | Up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD | Up to 2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD | Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe SSD + 2TB HDD |
| Display | 14.5" 2880x1800 OLED, 120Hz, touch | 14.5" 2880x1800 or 2560x1600 OLED | N/A |
| Thickness | 17.31mm (0.68 inches) | 20.8mm (0.82 inches) | 28L chassis |
| Weight | 1.6 kg (3.52 lbs) | Not specified | N/A |
| Starting Price | EUR 2,999 | EUR 1,699 | EUR 1,099 |
| AI NPU | 48 TOPS | 13 TOPS | Not specified |
| Copilot+ Certified | Yes | No | No |
Pricing and Availability
Acer has announced European pricing and availability, with both laptops set to launch in July 2024. The Predator Triton 14 AI will start at EUR 2,999, while the Predator Helios Neo 14 AI will begin at EUR 1,699. The Predator Orion 3000 desktop will also be available in July, starting at EUR 1,099.
North American pricing and release dates have not yet been announced, with Acer stating that this information will be released closer to market availability. However, the European July launch window might give an indication of when these products could be expected in other markets.