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Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)

What Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023) does better (3) and where Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)
4.0Score
3 advantages≈ $2,900
Higher score
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)
3.9Score
4 advantages≈ $3,100
2.9Memory & storage2.4
3.1Battery & portability2.8
3.2Features & cooling3.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)
405 × 31230404 × 31229
Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)Difference
Depth312 mm312 mm=
Width405 mm404 mm+1 mm
Thickness30 mm29 mm+1 mm
Weight3.3 kg3.4 kg−0.1 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)?

  1. GPU shader cores4,608 vs 3,328+38%
  2. Weight3.3 kg vs 3.4 kg+3%
  3. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%

Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) better than Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)?

  1. Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
  2. CPU cores16 vs 20+25%
  3. Thickness30 mm vs 29 mm+3%
  4. Max CPU clock5 GHz vs 5.2 GHz+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 4070 LaptopGeForce RTX 5060 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)140 W—
Video memory8 GB8 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR7
GPU shader cores4,6083,328
GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS—
3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,942—
Processor
ProcessorCore i7-13700HXCore Ultra 7 255HX
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores1620
CPU threads24—
Max CPU clock5 GHz5.2 GHz
Processor optionsCore i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX—
Geekbench 6 multi-core14,909—
Geekbench 6 single-core2,711—
Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,381—
Display
Screen size18″18″
Resolution2560 × 16002560 × 1600
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)QHD (1440p/1600p)
Refresh rate165 Hz240 Hz
Panel typeIPS—
Pixel density126 ppi—
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYes—
Advanced OptimusYes—
MUX switchYes—
HDRNo—
TouchscreenNo—
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)32 GB32 GB
RAM (base)32 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed4,800 MHz—
Max. supported RAM32 GB—
RAM slots2—
Upgradable RAMYes—
SSD (up to)1,000 GB1,000 GB
SSD (base)1,000 GB1,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots2—
SSD interfacePCIe 4.0 x4—
Battery & power
Battery capacity90 Wh90 Wh
Power adapter330 W230 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)Yes—
Design & cooling
Weight3.3 kg3.4 kg
Thickness30 mm29 mm
Width405 mm404 mm
Depth312 mm312 mm
Body materialAluminium—
ColoursBlackBlack
Cooling fans2—
Vapor chamber coolingNo—
Liquid metal (CPU)Yes—
Fan noise (max. load)59.9 dB—
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4YesYes
USB-C ports2—
USB-A ports3—
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
(Mini) DisplayPortNo—
Ethernet1 Gbit/s—
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card readerYesYes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.3
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYes—
Numeric keypadYes—
Key travel1.8 mm—
Webcam1,080p—
IR camera (face login)No—
Fingerprint readerNo—
Audio
Speakers2 speakers2 speakers
Dolby AtmosNo—
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