IFA 2025: Acer updates gaming laptops and monitors
By ForGeeks
Acer unveiled updates to two of its gaming lines at once at IFA 2025. Among the new additions are a giant 18-inch Predator laptop, an ultra-high refresh rate monitor, and several budget Nitro models.
Acer’s new Predator laptops and monitors will be available in a range of sizes.
Predator Helios 18P AI is an even more powerful version of the Helios 18 shown at CES 2024, with “desktop-level AI” in a portable package. Inside, an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 mobile graphics card, and up to 6TB SSD are available. The laptop features a Mini LED 4K screen suitable for gaming and creative tasks. It’s cooled by Acer’s proprietary cooling system with thin metal fans, liquid metal-based thermal paste, and heat pipes.
The company also unveiled the Predator Orion 7000 and Orion 5000 gaming desktops with GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs, respectively. The Predator X27U F8 is a 26.5-inch OLED monitor with 2560×1440 resolution and an incredible 720Hz refresh rate. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro is supported to eliminate image tearing and twitching.
In the Nitro lineup, Acer has announced two new gaming laptops. The Nitro V 16 can pack an Intel Core 9 processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU, supports NVIDIA DLSS 4, and has a 2560×1600 screen at up to 180Hz. The Nitro V 16S is focused on portability: same processor and GPU, 180Hz screen, 19.9mm-thick metal chassis.
The new laptops come with a range of Nitro monitors. Among them: 39.7-inch curved XZ403CKR with 5K panel and built-in speakers, 27-inch XV270X with 5K screen and built-in speakers, XV273U W1 with 1440p display, and XV275K V6 with 4K screen and dual HDMI 2.1 ports.
Prices and release dates: Predator Helios 18P AI – no information announced yet, Predator X27U F8 – $1,300, starting Q1 2026. Nitro V 16 – $1,000 in the US from October, Nitro V 16S – $1,100 from November. Nitro monitors: XV25K V6 – $700, XV273U W1 – $300, XV270X – $900, XZ403CKR – $1,000, availability Q1 2026.
