Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 RTX 5080 (2025) vs MSI Titan GT77 RTX 3080 Ti (2022)
What Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 RTX 5080 (2025) does better (25) and where Titan GT77 RTX 3080 Ti (2022) wins (6) — every spec side by side.
vs
7.5Graphics5.4
8.7Overall performance3.9
9.6Display4.3
8.3Memory & storage9.5
8.8Battery & portability9.1
6.8Features & cooling4.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 RTX 5080 (2025)Titan GT77 RTX 3080 Ti (2022)
| Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 RTX 5080 (2025) | Titan GT77 RTX 3080 Ti (2022) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 312 mm | 330 mm | −18 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 397 mm | +7 mm |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 23 mm | +6 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.3 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Titan GT77 RTX 3080 Ti (2022)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light27,150 vs 13,4322×
- Brightness1,000 nits vs 300 nits3.3×
- GPU compute (FP32)42 TFLOPS vs 25.4 TFLOPS+65%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core22,453 vs 14,477+55%
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Panel typeMini-LED vs IPS
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core2,147 vs 1,148+87%
- CPU cores24 vs 16+50%
- RAM (base)128 GB vs 32 GB4×
- Weight3.2 kg vs 3.3 kg+3%
- Advanced OptimusYes · Titan GT77 RTX 3080 Ti (2022): No
- HDRYes · Titan GT77 RTX 3080 Ti (2022): No
Why is Titan GT77 RTX 3080 Ti (2022) better than Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 8,192 GB8.2×
- Refresh rate250 Hz vs 360 Hz+44%
- Thickness29 mm vs 23 mm+26%
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- M.2 SSD slots3 vs 4+33%
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 1,024 GB+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 42 TFLOPS | 25.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 27,150 | 13,432 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core i7-12800HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core i7-12800HX, Core i9-12900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 22,453 | 14,477 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,306 | 2,555 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,147 | 1,148 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz | 360 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | IPS |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 4 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 73% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 127 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM (base) | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 192 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 8,192 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 3 | 4 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 400 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 140 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 397 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 330 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black, Blue |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.3 dB | 61 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | Single-colour RGB | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 6.0 | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | — |
Related comparisons
vs
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 RTX 5080 (2025)vsGigabyte Aorus Master 18 RTX 5090 (2025)9.49.6vs
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 RTX 5080 (2025)vsMedion Erazer Beast 18 X1 RTX 5090 (2025)vs
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 RTX 5080 (2025)vsMedion Erazer Beast 18 X1 RTX 5080 (2025)vs
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-73 RTX 5080 (2025)vsRazer Blade 18 RTX 5090 (2025)9.49.5
vs
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G834 RTX 4080 (2023)vsMSI Titan GT77 RTX 3080 Ti (2022)6.26.8
vsAlienware m18 RTX 4080 (2023)vsMSI Titan GT77 RTX 3080 Ti (2022)6.86.8