vs
6.9Graphics9.4
9.0Overall performance7.8
9.5Display7.5
9.6Memory & storage9.1
6.6Battery & portability7.5
6.9Features & cooling9.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)18 Area-51 RTX 5090 (2025)
| Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) | 18 Area-51 RTX 5090 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 290 mm | +17.9 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 365 mm | +36 mm |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 28.5 mm | +1.1 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 3.2 kg | +0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) better than 18 Area-51 RTX 5090 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)192 GB vs 96 GB2×
- Panel typeMini-LED vs IPS
- Brightness1,000 nits vs 500 nits2×
- Battery capacity100 Wh vs 96 Wh+4%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core23,284 vs 19,606+19%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core2,608 vs 1,945+34%
- Max. supported RAM192 GB vs 96 GB2×
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · 18 Area-51 RTX 5090 (2025): No
- CPU cores24 vs 20+20%
- CPU threads24 vs 20+20%
- Fan noise (max. load)50.3 dB vs 55.9 dB+11%
Why is 18 Area-51 RTX 5090 (2025) better than Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light25,580 vs 31,665+24%
- GPU compute (FP32)42 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS+22%
- Refresh rate250 Hz vs 300 Hz+20%
- Video memory16 GB vs 24 GB+50%
- SSD (up to)8,192 GB vs 12,288 GB+50%
- Weight3.5 kg vs 3.15 kg+11%
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 10,496+37%
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- Webcam1,080p vs 2,160p2×
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- Thickness29.6 mm vs 28.5 mm+4%
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 | 25,580 | 31,665 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 20 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 23,284 | 19,606 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,411 | 3,197 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,608 | 1,945 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | IPS |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 96% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 192 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 192 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 4 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 8,192 GB | 12,288 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 3 | 3 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Power adapter | 400 W | 360 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 140 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 3.15 kg |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 28.5 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 365 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 290 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Blue | Black, Green |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.3 dB | 55.9 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 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 |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 2,160p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 6.0 | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
Related comparisons
vs
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)vsMSI Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026)9.59.2vs
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)vsRazer Blade 18 RTX 5090 (2026)9.59.0vs
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)vsAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PH18-I71 RTX 5090 (2026)9.59.4
vsAcer Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5090 (2025)vsAcer Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)9.79.5vs
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)vsMSI Titan 18 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026)9.59.3vsAcer Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)vsMSI Titan 18 HX AI RTX 5090 (2026)9.59.6