I gave this gaming laptop 4 out of 5 stars and it's $500 off during Cyber Monday

I absolutely fell in love with the Acer Predator Helios 18 when I reviewed it, and now that it's $500 off the original price that I reviewed it at, it's a great time to invest. Being treated to an RTX 4080 laptop with a display and processor this strong is a rare treat, and with a price this low, it's hard not to recommend it in a heartbeat.

Features: 18-inch 2,560 x 1,600 IPS 240Hz display, Intel Core i9-14900HX, 32GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU w/ 12GB of VRAM, 1TB SSD.

Release date: April 2024

Price history: We've never seen the Predator Helios 18 this low in price.

Reviews: In my Acer Predator Helios 18 review, I gave it 4 out of 5 stars, as I was impressed by its gorgeous display, super fast processor, satisfying keyboard, sturdy aluminum chassis, and great exterior design. While its battery life left a bit to be desired, it's still a great pick for those who want a powerful RTX 4080 laptop.

Laptop Mag: ★★★★

Buy it if: You're in the market for a powerful RTX 4080 laptop capable of running games at high resolutions without spending over $2,000. This will also make a solid machine for video editing and other demanding creative tasks.

Don't buy it if: You're in the market for a laptop for the average consumer, one that's for office work or just browsing the web. You don't need to splurge on something is expensive. There are also plenty of capable gaming laptops that cost far less if you want an RTX 4050, RTX 4060, or RTX 4070 laptop, as even though the Predator Helios 18 is discounted by $500, it's still pretty expensive at $1,999.