Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023) vs Asus ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
What Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023) does better (4) and where ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) wins (20) — every spec side by side.
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4.1Graphics5.4
3.7Overall performance5.4
4.1Display8.3
2.8Memory & storage3.1
3.1Battery & portability3.0
3.3Features & cooling8.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
| Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023) | ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 312 mm | 298 mm | +14 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 399 mm | +6 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 32 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.2 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 ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- Thickness30 mm vs 32 mm+7%
- Key travel1.8 mm vs 1.7 mm+6%
Why is ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 300 Hz+82%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,942 vs 22,876+53%
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 31.2 TFLOPS+43%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
- Ethernet1 Gbit/s vs 5 Gbit/s5×
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3.2 kg+3%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 5,888+28%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- 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
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 5,888 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 31.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,942 | 22,876 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13700HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 24 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | Ryzen 9 8940HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 14,909 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,711 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,381 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 168 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 | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 380 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 59.9 dB | 49.7 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | 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 | 1 Gbit/s | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.7 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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