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Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023) vs Alienware m18 RTX 4060 (2023)

What Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023) does better (12) and where m18 RTX 4060 (2023) wins (15) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)
Acer · 2023Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)
4.1Score
12 advantages≈ $2,800
vs
Alienware m18 RTX 4060 (2023)
Alienware · 2023m18 RTX 4060 (2023)
5.0Score
15 advantages
Higher score
4.1Graphics2.8
3.7Overall performance3.0
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 4060 (2023)
405 × 31230410.3 × 319.926.7
Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)m18 RTX 4060 (2023)Difference
Depth312 mm319.9 mm−7.9 mm
Width405 mm410.3 mm−5.3 mm
Thickness30 mm26.7 mm+3.3 mm
Weight3.3 kg4.2 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 4060 (2023)?

  1. GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 14.6 TFLOPS+49%
  2. GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 115 W+22%
  3. Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
  4. Weight3.3 kg vs 4.23 kg+28%
  5. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,942 vs 12,522+19%
  6. GPU shader cores4,608 vs 3,072+50%
  7. SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 256 GB3.9×
  8. Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,381 vs 1,124+23%
  9. Advanced OptimusYes · m18 RTX 4060 (2023): No
  10. RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
  11. CPU cores16 vs 14+14%
  12. CPU threads24 vs 20+20%

Why is m18 RTX 4060 (2023) better than Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)?

  1. Refresh rate165 Hz vs 480 Hz2.9×
  2. RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  3. SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 8,192 GB8.2×
  4. Battery capacity90 Wh vs 97 Wh+8%
  5. HDRNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
  6. Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  7. M.2 SSD slots2 vs 42×
  8. Cooling fans2 vs 42×
  9. Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
  10. IR camera (face login)No · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
  11. Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
  12. Thickness30 mm vs 26.7 mm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)≈ $2,8004.1
Alienware m18 RTX 4060 (2023)Alienware m18 RTX 4060 (2023)5.0
Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 4070 LaptopGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)140 W115 W
Video memory8 GB8 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU shader cores4,6083,072
GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS14.6 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,94212,522
Processor
ProcessorCore i7-13700HXCore i7-13650HX
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores1614
CPU threads2420
Max CPU clock5 GHz4.9 GHz
Processor optionsCore i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HXCore i7-13650HX, Core i7-13700HX, Ryzen 7 7745HX, Core i9-13900HX, Core i9-13980HX, Ryzen 9 7845HX, Ryzen 9 7945HX
Geekbench 6 multi-core14,90914,772
Geekbench 6 single-core2,7112,840
Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,3811,124
Display
Screen size18″18″
Resolution2560 × 16001920 × 1200
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Refresh rate165 Hz480 Hz
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness—300 nits
sRGB coverage—100%
Response time—3 ms
DCI-P3 coverage—100%
Pixel density126 ppi126 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesYes
Advanced OptimusYesNo
MUX switchYesYes
HDRNoYes
TouchscreenNoNo
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)32 GB64 GB
RAM (base)32 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed4,800 MHz4,800 MHz
Max. supported RAM32 GB64 GB
RAM slots22
Upgradable RAMYesYes
SSD (up to)1,000 GB8,192 GB
SSD (base)1,000 GB256 GB
M.2 SSD slots24
SSD interfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity90 Wh97 Wh
Power adapter330 W330 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
Design & cooling
Weight3.3 kg4.23 kg
Thickness30 mm26.7 mm
Width405 mm410.3 mm
Depth312 mm319.9 mm
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
ColoursBlackBlack, Gray
Cooling fans24
Vapor chamber coolingNoYes
Liquid metal (CPU)YesYes
Fan noise (max. load)59.9 dB56.7 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4YesYes
USB-C ports23
USB-A ports33
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
(Mini) DisplayPortNoYes
Ethernet1 Gbit/s—
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card readerYesYes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Key travel1.8 mm1.8 mm
Webcam1,080p1,080p
IR camera (face login)NoYes
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Audio
Speakers2 speakers2.0
Dolby AtmosNoYes

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