Acer’s Predator Ecosystem Hits the Middle East: All RGB, No Chill

Acer is taking its Predator brand seriously in the region. Instead of dropping one random gaming laptop and calling it a day, the company is building a full ecosystem around Middle East gamers: a flagship desktop, an AI-heavy laptop, a fast gaming monitor and a bunch of accessories to make your setup actually livable. And yes, there’s RGB. A lot of it.

Predator Orion 7000: the “don’t ask the price” desktop

Acer positions the Predator Orion 7000 as the top of its gaming food chain. This is the tower you buy when you’re done compromising on frame rates and you’ve stopped reading “minimum requirements” on game pages.

• Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285K
• Up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 graphics
• Customisable ARGB lighting with transparent EMI-shielded glass panel
• Predator cooling system with FrostBlade™ fans
• Fast PCIe Gen4 storage
• Next-gen AI features for streaming and multitasking

Under all the RGB, the Orion 7000 is built like a proper command centre. The high-end Intel Ultra 9 CPU and RTX 5090 GPU combo is aimed squarely at 4K gaming, heavy content creation and AI workloads.

The glass side panel shows off the internals, while the cooling system and FrostBlade fans are there so the machine doesn’t sound like a jet every time you open a game. AI features help with tasks like live streaming and background workloads, so you can game, record and browse without the system gasping for air.

Predator Helios Neo 16 AI: portable rig, desktop attitude

If you want something you can actually carry to a LAN night, the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is Acer’s answer. It’s basically a desktop replacement that happens to fold.

• Up to Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX (24 cores, up to 5.8 GHz Max Turbo)
• AI-accelerated design with support for hundreds of local AI apps
• 16-inch WQXGA display, 240 Hz refresh, 100% DCI-P3
• 5th Gen AeroBlade™ 3D fans, liquid metal thermal compound, vector heat pipes
• Copilot in Windows 11, Acer PurifiedView™ and PurifiedVoice™ 2.0
• UAE price: AED 6,999 at Sharaf DG

On paper, this is the laptop built for people who game, edit and experiment with AI models on the same machine. The 240 Hz, 16-inch WQXGA screen keeps both esports titles and cinematic games looking sharp and smooth.

Cooling is handled by Acer’s 5th-gen AeroBlade 3D fans, liquid metal on the CPU and vector heat pipes, all aimed at keeping the i9 and GPU performing properly under load. Acer says the Helios Neo 16 AI can run hundreds of AI apps locally, from tools like Stable Diffusion to creative suites, so you’re not stuck waiting on cloud servers every time you render a scene or generate assets.

We’ve already seen Predator Helios Neo 16 laptops show up in UAE line-ups this year, so it’s good to see more concrete regional pricing. 

Predator XB273UV3: 27-inch WQHD monitor for high-refresh gaming

A big GPU without a fast monitor is just sad, so Acer is pairing its systems with the Predator XB273UV3 gaming monitor.

• 27-inch WQHD (2560 × 1440) resolution
• 180 Hz refresh rate
• 0.5 ms response time
• AMD FreeSync™ Premium
• Agile-Splendor IPS panel with HDR support
• Ergonomic stand and NVIDIA® G-SYNC® compatibility

The XB273UV3 hits that sweet spot a lot of PC gamers like right now: 1440p resolution with a high refresh rate. At 180 Hz and 0.5 ms response time, it’s clearly tuned for fast shooters and competitive games, while still being sharp enough for everyday work and content creation.

The Agile-Splendor IPS panel aims for accurate colours and wide viewing angles, and support for both FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC means you get tear-free gameplay no matter which GPU camp you’re in. The ergonomic stand and HDR support round it out as a monitor you can use all day, not just for the late-night grind.

Predator gaming accessories: chair, desk and backpack

Acer isn’t pretending that a gaming setup is only about frames per second. The Predator accessories are there to sort out the comfort and cable mess around your actual PC.

• Predator Gaming Chair with ergonomic cushioning and steel frame
• Recline up to 150° for long sessions
• Predator Gaming Desk with RGB strips, headset hook, cable management and drink holder
• Predator Gaming Backpack with water-repellent finish and shock-absorbing padding
• Fits laptops up to 15.6 inches

The Predator Gaming Chair is designed for those “just one more match” nights that somehow end at 3am. It brings an ergonomic shape, adjustable support and a 150-degree recline, so you can stretch out between rounds without leaving your station.

The Predator Gaming Desk goes for practical touches: a spacious surface, RGB strips, a built-in hook for your headset, proper cable management and even a drink holder so your energy drink doesn’t live right next to your keyboard.

For anyone moving between home, office and events, the Predator Gaming Backpack keeps your 15.6-inch laptop and accessories in one place, with a water-repellent exterior and padded compartments to survive the daily commute or the occasional tournament trip.

Pricing and availability in GCC and UAE

Acer lists regional pricing across multiple Middle East markets, with one clear UAE price confirmed so far.

• Predator Orion 7000
  • Jarir (Saudi Arabia): SAR 18,499
  • Xcite Kuwait: KD 1,514.6
• Predator Helios Neo 16 AI
  • Sharaf DG (UAE): AED 6,999
• Predator XB273UV3 monitor
  • Jarir (Saudi Arabia): SAR 1,299
• Predator accessories (at Xcite Kuwait)
  • Predator Gaming Chair: KD 119.90
  • Other Predator-branded accessories start from KD 59.90 and KD 26.90

Exact configurations, prices and launch dates will still vary by country and retailer. If you’re in the UAE and eyeing this ecosystem, your best bet is to start with the Helios Neo 16 AI at Sharaf DG, and keep an eye on Acer’s regional site or local retailers like Jarir, Sharaf DG and Xcite for updated stock and local bundles.

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