Acer brings RTX 50 Series gaming laptops to South Africa with next gen AI performance

Acer unlocks next generation gaming for South Africans

Acer Africa has officially rolled out its newest wave of gaming laptops powered by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series platform. The 2025 lineup delivers a major leap in performance for South African gamers, creators and students, bringing AI powered optimisation, faster silicon and improved thermals to local retailers.

The headline models include the Predator Helios 18, now Acer’s most powerful large format laptop, and the Nitro V16 AI series, a more accessible option that still delivers next generation graphics and rapid refresh rates. Both ranges are available through Incredible Connection, Takealot and the ShopAcer online store.

With gaming in South Africa continuing to grow year on year, Acer aims to bring high end performance to more users with options that span from enthusiast to mainstream budgets.

Predator Helios 18 delivers desktop level power

The Predator Helios 18 is the showpiece of Acer’s 2025 gaming launch. It arrives with an 18 inch WQXGA display and a 250Hz refresh rate that gives competitive players the clarity and speed needed for fast FPS and esports titles.

Inside, the laptop runs on an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 GPU paired with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor. This combination pushes high frame rates across AAA titles and accelerates AI assisted workloads like image generation, 3D rendering and large scale content creation.

Cooling is handled by Acer’s AeroBlade thermal design, which helps the Helios maintain performance during long sessions. With up to 32GB RAM and 2TB SSD options, it is built for players who want desktop tier horsepower in a mobile device.

The Predator Helios 18 is available through Amazon South Africa.

Nitro V16 AI brings next gen performance to more gamers

For gamers looking for a balance between price and performance, the Nitro V16 AI series is the highlight of the new range. It comes in Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 options and can be configured with RTX 5050, RTX 5060 or RTX 5070 GPUs.

Every model includes a 16 inch WUXGA or WQXGA panel with a 180Hz refresh rate, making it ideal for fast paced shooters and competitive titles. Acer ships the entire range with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD, giving players enough power for modern games without slowdowns.

The Nitro V16 AI series is now available from ShopAcer and Takealot, with multiple configurations depending on GPU and processor needs.

Acer expands support for African gamers

Acer remains one of the only global PC brands with a fully established support and repair ecosystem in Africa. All new RTX 50 Series laptops ship with local warranties and access to Partserve authorised repair centres in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Port Elizabeth.

This ensures faster turnaround times, genuine parts and reliable after sales support, which is essential for high performance laptops that run intensive workloads.

The new laptops also introduce AI optimisation across workloads. Features include adaptive cooling profiles, intelligent performance tuning and accelerated rendering for creators working in video, 3D and VFX. For everyday users, this translates into smoother gameplay and improved efficiency.

Acer’s gaming ecosystem continues to expand, with many Acer gaming monitors now assembled in South Africa to improve pricing and availability.

Availability across South Africa

Acer’s RTX 50 Series gaming laptops are available now through:

• Incredible Connection
• Takealot
• ShopAcer South Africa (Predator Helios 18 and Nitro V16 AI range)

Customers can choose online or in-store depending on stock in their region.

As the demand for next gen gaming hardware grows in South Africa, Acer’s expanded lineup offers players more choice, more power and more AI driven performance than ever before.