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4.1Graphics2.2
3.7Overall performance2.7
4.1Display6.0
2.8Memory & storage7.7
3.1Battery & portability4.0
3.3Features & cooling6.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)m18 RTX 4050 (2023)
| Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023) | m18 RTX 4050 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 312 mm | 319.9 mm | −7.9 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 410.3 mm | −5.3 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 26.7 mm | +3.3 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 4.2 kg | −0.9 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 m18 RTX 4050 (2023)?
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 12.1 TFLOPS+80%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,942 vs 9,537+57%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 115 W+22%
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 2,560+80%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 4.23 kg+28%
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 256 GB3.9×
- Video memory8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,381 vs 1,124+23%
- Advanced OptimusYes · m18 RTX 4050 (2023): No
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- CPU cores16 vs 14+14%
Why is m18 RTX 4050 (2023) better than Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 480 Hz2.9×
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 8,192 GB8.2×
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 97 Wh+8%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- M.2 SSD slots2 vs 42×
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
- IR camera (face login)No · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
- Thickness30 mm vs 26.7 mm+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 12.1 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,942 | 9,537 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13700HX | Core i7-13650HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 14 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-13700HX, Ryzen 7 7745HX, Core i9-13900HX, Core i9-13980HX, Ryzen 9 7845HX, Ryzen 9 7945HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 14,909 | 14,772 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,711 | 2,840 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,381 | 1,124 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 480 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 8,192 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 256 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 4 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 97 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 4.23 kg |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 26.7 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 410.3 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 319.9 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black, Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 59.9 dB | 56.7 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s | — |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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