Acer Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) vs MSI Titan 18 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026)
What Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) does better (8) and where Titan 18 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
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6.9Graphics8.1
9.0Overall performance9.4
9.5Display7.8
9.6Memory & storage9.7
6.6Battery & portability5.2
6.9Features & cooling6.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)Titan 18 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026)
| Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026) | Titan 18 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026) | 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 Titan 18 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- Refresh rate250 Hz vs 120 Hz2.1×
- RAM (up to)192 GB vs 128 GB+50%
- Weight3.5 kg vs 3.6 kg+3%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Titan 18 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Titan 18 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Titan 18 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026): No
- Thickness29.6 mm vs 32 mm+8%
- Max. supported RAM192 GB vs 128 GB+50%
Why is Titan 18 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026) better than Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
- SSD (up to)8,192 GB vs 12,288 GB+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light25,580 vs 28,044+10%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core23,284 vs 23,802+2%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core2,608 vs 2,685+3%
- Pixel density168 ppi vs 252 ppi+50%
- M.2 SSD slots3 vs 4+33%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 7,200 MHz+12%
- Geekbench 6 single-core3,411 vs 3,542+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 42 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 25,580 | 28,044 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 23,284 | 23,802 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,411 | 3,542 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,608 | 2,685 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3840 × 2400 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | 4K (2160p/2400p) |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 252 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 192 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 7,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 192 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 4 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 8,192 GB | 12,288 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 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 | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 400 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 140 W | 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 |
| Colours | Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.3 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 | 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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