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Manufacturer codeNH.QVYEG.00U
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About the Acer PH18-73-97VL
Acer NH.QVYEG.00U is listed in the laptops category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 45.7 cm (18"); processor family: Intel Core Ultra 9; internal memory: 32 GB; total storage capacity: 1 TB. This entry covers manufacturer code NH.QVYEG.00U. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 45.7 cm (18") display is specified at 2560 x 1600 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
The listed maximum refresh rate is 250 Hz. To use it, the source device, cable, resolution and input must all support the intended mode. Refresh rate is separate from response time and input lag.
This configuration lists 32 GB of memory and 1 TB of storage. Memory supports active applications; storage holds software and files. Check upgradeability separately, because a capacity figure does not establish whether either component can be replaced.
- Screen size
- 45.7 cm (18")
- Screen resolution
- 2560 x 1600 pixels
- Processor family
- Intel Core Ultra 9
- Processor model
- 275HX
- Memory (RAM)
- 32 GB
- Total storage capacity
- 1 TB
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Acer PH18-73-97VL specifications
Manufacturer code: NH.QVYEG.00U · Icecat product 148799873 · Checked 15 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 45.7 cm (18") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor model | 275HX |
| Memory (RAM) | 32 GB |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |
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Audio & listening8 details
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz |
|---|---|
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 2.1 GHz |
| Audio system | DTS:X Ultra |
| Number of built-in speakers | 6 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Number of microphones | 3 |
Display9 details
| Touchscreen | No |
|---|---|
| Panel type | IPS |
| Display technology marketing name | ComfyView |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 1000 cd/m² |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Maximum refresh rate | 250 Hz |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000:1 |
Processor, memory & storage25 details
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor socket | BGA 2114 |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 192 GB |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | SD |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|
Connections & wireless14 details
| SSD interface | PCI Express 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
Power & battery10 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 99.98 Wh |
| Maximum stated battery life | 5.5 h |
| AC adapter power | 400 W |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| USB Type-C required charging power (min) | 90 W |
| USB Type-C required charging power (max) | 100 W |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
Controls & features1 detail
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi BE1750x |
|---|
Design & dimensions9 details
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Width | 401 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm |
| Height | 29.6 mm |
Software & compatibility1 detail
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
|---|
Further product details24 details
| Market positioning | Gaming |
|---|---|
| HD type | WQXGA |
| LED backlight | Yes |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Low Blue Light technology | Yes |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Optical drive type | No |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit zone | Per-key RGB |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
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