Acer Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) vs Asus ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5090 (2025)
What Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) does better (9) and where ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5090 (2025) wins (13) — every spec side by side.
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9.5Graphics9.7
9.4Overall performance9.7
8.9Display9.6
8.6Memory & storage6.6
4.2Battery & portability3.1
9.1Features & cooling9.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5090 (2025)
| Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) | ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5090 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 279.6 mm | 268 mm | +11.6 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 354 mm | +2.8 mm |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 31 mm | −3.3 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.8 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 ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5090 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
- Weight2.7 kg vs 2.8 kg+4%
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5090 (2025): No
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5090 (2025): No
- Thickness27.7 mm vs 31 mm+12%
- Key travel2 mm vs 1.7 mm+18%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
- Fan noise (max. load)54 dB vs 57.2 dB+6%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 1,000 GB+2%
Why is ROG Strix Scar 16 G635 RTX 5090 (2025) better than Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)?
- Brightness400 nits vs 1,200 nits3×
- Panel typeIPS vs Mini-LED
- GPU compute (FP32)42 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS+22%
- Video memory16 GB vs 24 GB+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light26,133 vs 29,079+11%
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 10,496+37%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025): Yes
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025): Yes
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 42 TFLOPS | 51.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 26,133 | 29,079 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 20 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,239 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,067 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,894 | — |
| 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 | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1,200 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 380 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 31 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 279.6 mm | 268 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 57.2 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| 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 | No |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4.0 | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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