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9.3Graphics8.0
9.2Overall performance8.4
9.5Display9.4
9.6Memory & storage6.4
8.0Battery & portability7.8
6.9Features & cooling7.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5090 (2025)Blade 18 RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5090 (2025) | Blade 18 RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 275.4 mm | +32.5 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 400 mm | +1 mm |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 27.9 mm | +1.7 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.1 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5090 (2025) better than Blade 18 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)192 GB vs 64 GB3×
- Brightness1,000 nits vs 500 nits2×
- Battery capacity99 Wh vs 92 Wh+8%
- GPU compute (FP32)51.4 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+22%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light31,590 vs 27,655+14%
- Video memory24 GB vs 16 GB+50%
- Max. supported RAM192 GB vs 64 GB3×
- GPU shader cores10,496 vs 7,680+37%
- Advanced OptimusYes · Blade 18 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Blade 18 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- M.2 SSD slots3 vs 2+50%
- USB-C charging power140 W vs 100 W+40%
Why is Blade 18 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5090 (2025)?
- Refresh rate250 Hz vs 300 Hz+20%
- Weight3.2 kg vs 3.1 kg+3%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 18 AI RTX 5090 (2025): Yes
- Thickness29.6 mm vs 27.9 mm+6%
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- Webcam1,080p vs 1,440p+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 10,496 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 51.4 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 31,590 | 27,655 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 22,453 | 22,639 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,306 | 3,281 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,147 | 2,115 |
| 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 | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 192 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 192 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 4 | 2 |
| 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 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 99 Wh | 92 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 140 W | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 27.9 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 400 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 275.4 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.3 dB | 66.3 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 | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,440p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 6.0 | 4.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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