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6.9Graphics8.7
9.0Overall performance8.6
9.5Display5.8
9.6Memory & storage9.3
6.6Battery & portability5.2
6.9Features & cooling4.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)Raider 18 HX RTX 4090 (2024)
| Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) | Raider 18 HX RTX 4090 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 307.5 mm | +0.4 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 404 mm | −3 mm |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 32 mm | −2.4 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 3.6 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) better than Raider 18 HX RTX 4090 (2024)?
- Panel typeMini-LED vs IPS
- Brightness1,000 nits vs 500 nits2×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core23,284 vs 20,328+15%
- Refresh rate250 Hz vs 240 Hz+4%
- Weight3.5 kg vs 3.6 kg+3%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core2,608 vs 1,954+33%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider 18 HX RTX 4090 (2024): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Raider 18 HX RTX 4090 (2024): No
- HDRYes · Raider 18 HX RTX 4090 (2024): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Raider 18 HX RTX 4090 (2024): No
- SD card readerYes · Raider 18 HX RTX 4090 (2024): No
- Thickness29.6 mm vs 32 mm+8%
Why is Raider 18 HX RTX 4090 (2024) better than Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- GPU compute (FP32)42 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS+8%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light25,580 vs 27,410+7%
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 9,728+27%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- CPU threads24 vs 32+33%
- Max CPU clock5.5 GHz vs 5.8 GHz+5%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 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 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 42 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 25,580 | 27,410 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 23,284 | 20,328 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,411 | 3,343 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,608 | 1,954 |
| 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 | IPS |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| RAM slots | 4 | 4 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 8,192 GB | 8,192 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 3 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 5.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 400 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 140 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 307.5 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.3 dB | 62.7 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 | No |
| 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 | ||
| Keyboard backlight | Single-colour RGB | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 6.0 | 4.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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