Acer Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) vs Alienware 16X Aurora RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
What Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) does better (18) and where 16X Aurora RTX 5070 Ti (2025) wins (9) — every spec side by side.
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9.5Graphics8.7
9.4Overall performance8.8
8.9Display9.0
8.6Memory & storage9.5
4.2Battery & portability8.5
9.1Features & cooling9.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)16X Aurora RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
| Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) | 16X Aurora RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 279.6 mm | 265.4 mm | +14.2 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 357 mm | −0.2 mm |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 23.4 mm | +4.3 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.6 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) better than 16X Aurora RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- GPU power (TGP)175 W vs 115 W+52%
- GPU compute (FP32)42 TFLOPS vs 26.8 TFLOPS+57%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light26,133 vs 20,649+27%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,239 vs 15,457+24%
- CPU cores20 vs 14+43%
- Video memory16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 5,888+30%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,894 vs 1,572+20%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · 16X Aurora RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- SD card readerYes · 16X Aurora RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
Why is 16X Aurora RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 96 Wh+7%
- Weight2.7 kg vs 2.57 kg+5%
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- Advanced OptimusNo · Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025): Yes
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025): Yes
- Thickness27.7 mm vs 23.4 mm+18%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 5,888 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 42 TFLOPS | 26.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 26,133 | 20,649 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 5 235HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 14 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 14 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 5 235HX, Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,239 | 15,457 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,067 | 2,813 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,894 | 1,572 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 97% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.57 kg |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 23.4 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 279.6 mm | 265.4 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Magnesium alloy |
| Colours | Black | Blue |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 58 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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