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Predator Helios 18 AI (2025)

Verified TB5. Acer documents two Thunderbolt 5 ports on the 2025 Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 family.

This is Acer's 18-inch 2025 Predator Helios AI family. Its three complete US configurations share a Core Ultra 9 275HX and dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, but their GPU, memory and storage specifications differ.

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3 complete exact configurations. 3 have a current purchase link.

Ports: 2 × TB5
Display: 18-inch
Family GPU range: RTX 50 Series

Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (2025) gaming laptop shown open from the front

Exact configurations

Verified Thunderbolt 5 SKUs

Match NH.U1DAA.001 to RTX 5080, 32GB and 1TB; NH.U0AAA.001 to RTX 5080, 64GB and 2TB; or NH.U09AA.001 to RTX 5090, 64GB and 4TB. PH18-73 by itself is only the family code.

NH.U1DAA.0012 × TB5

Exact US SKU

PH18-73-974G · RTX 5080 · 32GB · 1TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7
Memory: 32GB DDR5
Storage: 1TB PCIe NVMe Gen5 SSD

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NH.U0AAA.0012 × TB5

Exact US SKU

PH18-73-98GC · RTX 5080 · 64GB · 2TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR7
Memory: 64GB DDR5
Storage: 2TB PCIe NVMe Gen5 SSD

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NH.U09AA.0012 × TB5

Exact US SKU

PH18-73-96CE · RTX 5090 · 64GB · 4TB

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU 24GB GDDR7
Memory: 64GB DDR5
Storage: 4TB PCIe NVMe Gen5 SSD

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Additional manufacturer records

1 documented identifier, not purchase cards

At least one retail detail is still missing.

Family code, not a retail SKUPH18-73
2 × TB5
PH18-73
Processor
Intel Core Ultra HX
Graphics
RTX 50 Series
Acer documents 2 × TB5 for the PH18-73 family.

Reading the guide

What these details mean

The connector, Thunderbolt version and retail code answer different questions.

The connector does not identify the standard

Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 can all use a USB-C connector. A port photo cannot tell you which standard is present. For this family, rely on the Acer documentation, which lists 2 × TB5, together with the configuration details shown above.

Compare Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4 and USB4

What it changes in a gaming setup

Thunderbolt 5 affects external connections, not the speed of the laptop's built-in CPU or GPU. Its practical role is to connect compatible docks, displays, storage and other peripherals. Display modes, charging behavior and device performance still depend on both the laptop and the accessory.

See what connects to a Thunderbolt 5 laptop

Complete cards and partial records

This guide has two levels of detail. The exact cards above tie a retail identifier to CPU, GPU, memory and storage. The additional manufacturer records omit at least one of those details, so use them to understand the family, not as a substitute for a complete SKU at checkout.

Primary-source record