Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024) vs Acer Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)
What Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024) does better (4) and where Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) wins (20) — every spec side by side.
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9.3Graphics6.9
9.3Overall performance9.0
9.3Display9.5
8.6Memory & storage9.6
5.3Battery & portability6.6
8.0Features & cooling6.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024)Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)
| Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024) | Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 277.6 mm | 307.9 mm | −30.3 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 401 mm | −43.2 mm |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 29.6 mm | −2.7 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 3.5 kg | −0.9 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024) better than Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- Weight2.6 kg vs 3.5 kg+35%
- Thickness26.9 mm vs 29.6 mm+10%
- CPU threads28 vs 24+17%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 168 ppi+12%
Why is Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) better than Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 192 GB3×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 8,192 GB2×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,386 vs 2,608+88%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core17,166 vs 23,284+36%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 100 Wh+11%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,154 vs 25,580+15%
- GPU compute (FP32)37.6 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+12%
- Response time38 ms vs 3 ms12.7×
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 192 GB3×
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- Advanced OptimusNo · Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024): Yes
- HDRNo · Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.6 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 22,154 | 25,580 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-14700HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 28 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 17,166 | 23,284 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,963 | 3,411 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,386 | 2,608 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz | 250 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 38 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 192 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 192 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 4 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 8,192 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 3 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 29.6 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 401 mm |
| Depth | 277.6 mm | 307.9 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Blue |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 59.4 dB | 50.3 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | 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 port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Single-colour RGB |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 6.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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