Acer Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) vs Gigabyte Aorus Master 18 RTX 5090 (2025)
What Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) does better (10) and where Aorus Master 18 RTX 5090 (2025) wins (10) — every spec side by side.
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6.9Graphics9.8
9.0Overall performance9.3
9.5Display8.8
9.6Memory & storage9.2
6.6Battery & portability6.3
6.9Features & cooling9.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)Aorus Master 18 RTX 5090 (2025)
| Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) | Aorus Master 18 RTX 5090 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 287 mm | +20.9 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 401 mm | = |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 30 mm | −0.4 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 3.5 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) better than Aorus Master 18 RTX 5090 (2025)?
- Refresh rate250 Hz vs 240 Hz+4%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core23,284 vs 22,441+4%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core2,608 vs 2,132+22%
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aorus Master 18 RTX 5090 (2025): No
- Response time3 ms vs 5 ms+67%
- SSD (up to)8,192 GB vs 8,000 GB+2%
- Max. supported RAM192 GB vs 128 GB+50%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 4,800 MHz+33%
- Fan noise (max. load)50.3 dB vs 53 dB+5%
- Geekbench 6 single-core3,411 vs 3,342+2%
Why is Aorus Master 18 RTX 5090 (2025) better than Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light25,580 vs 32,908+29%
- GPU compute (FP32)42 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS+22%
- Video memory16 GB vs 24 GB+50%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 4,000 GB3.9×
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 10,496+37%
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- Brightness1,000 nits vs 1,200 nits+20%
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 | 32,908 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 23,284 | 22,441 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,411 | 3,342 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,608 | 2,132 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 5 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| 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 | 192 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 192 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 4 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 8,192 GB | 8,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 4,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 3 | 3 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 400 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 140 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 401 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 287 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Blue | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.3 dB | 53 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 | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| 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 | Single-colour RGB |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 6.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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