Acer displayed the Predator Atlas 8 handheld, Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptop, and Predator XB273K 3D monitor during Computex 2026. The new Predator hardware covers portable gaming, large-screen notebooks, and glasses-free 3D displays.
Predator Atlas 8 Debuts as Acer’s First Predator Handheld
The Predator Atlas 8 is comes with Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme processor and supports configurations with up to 24GB of LPDDR5X memory and up to 1TB of PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage.
At the front is an 8-inch IPS touchscreen with a 1920 × 1200 resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, variable refresh rate technology, and brightness levels reaching up to 500 nits. Gorilla Glass Victus protects the screen.
Acer offers the handheld with Hall-effect triggers, full-size analog sticks, programmable buttons, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and a UHS-II microSD card slot. The dual Thunderbolt ports allow charging, external displays, storage devices, and accessories through a single connection standard.
The device has 80Wh battery capacity and powered by Windows 11 Home. PredatorSense software is preinstalled for performance monitoring, fan controls, and gaming settings.
Cooling comes from Acer’s dual-fan Vortex Flow design. The company states that the cooling layout is designed to maintain stable operating temperatures during extended gaming sessions.
Availability for the Predator Atlas 8 is scheduled to begin in October 2026 across multiple regions.
Predator Helios 18 AI Combines 18-Inch Mini LED Display and RTX 5090 Graphics
The Predator Helios 18 AI arrives with configuration options extending up to Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop graphics.
The notebook features an 18-inch Mini LED display with a 3840 × 2400 resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Brightness reaches up to 1000 nits, while Calman verification and full DCI-P3 color coverage are available for gaming, content creation, and professional workloads.
A dual-mode display function allows switching between 4K at 120Hz and Full HD at 240Hz. This gives users two display modes depending on whether higher resolution or a faster refresh rate is preferred.
Cooling hardware consists of sixth-generation AeroBlade 3D fans, liquid metal thermal material, and vector heat pipes. Acer states that the latest AeroBlade design improves airflow efficiency inside the chassis.
Connectivity features Thunderbolt 5, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, G-SYNC, and DLSS 4.5 support.
Predator XB273K 3D Adds Glasses-Free 3D Viewing
Acer displayed the Predator XB273K 3D alongside the handheld and notebook.
The monitor comes with 27-inch IPS panel with a 3840 × 2160 resolution, a 180Hz refresh rate, and a response time rated at 0.5ms.
Support for AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility is available for smoother gameplay and reduced screen tearing.
The monitor can convert supported 2D content into 3D directly on the display. Compatible games and media can be viewed with added depth effects without requiring dedicated 3D glasses.
The display retains its 4K resolution and 180Hz refresh rate while supporting its built-in 3D functionality, allowing it to operate as a traditional gaming monitor when 3D content is not being viewed.
The Predator Atlas 8 is scheduled to reach North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia beginning in October 2026. Acer has not announced full regional pricing details for all three products.
Sources: Acer (1), (2) & Acer Instagram
