Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023) vs Asus ROG Strix G18 RTX 3050 (2023)
What Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023) does better (13) and where ROG Strix G18 RTX 3050 (2023) wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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4.1Graphics2.0
3.7Overall performance2.7
4.1Display2.8
2.8Memory & storage3.7
3.1Battery & portability6.0
3.3Features & cooling4.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)ROG Strix G18 RTX 3050 (2023)
| Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023) | ROG Strix G18 RTX 3050 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 312 mm | 294 mm | +18 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 399 mm | +6 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 30.8 mm | −0.8 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3 kg | +0.3 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 RTX 3050 (2023)?
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 7.9 TFLOPS2.8×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,942 vs 5,9422.5×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 95 W+47%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 2,0482.2×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 8 GB4×
- Video memory8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Strix G18 RTX 3050 (2023): No
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix G18 RTX 3050 (2023): No
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 512 GB+95%
- Thickness30 mm vs 30.8 mm+3%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
Why is ROG Strix G18 RTX 3050 (2023) better than Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 4,096 GB4.1×
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3 kg+10%
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)59.9 dB vs 46 dB+30%
- Key travel1.8 mm vs 1.9 mm+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 95 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 2,048 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 7.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,942 | 5,942 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13700HX | Core i7-13700HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13980HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 14,909 | 15,009 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,711 | 2,715 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,381 | 1,406 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | — | 7 ms |
| 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 | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 512 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 | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 30.8 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 294 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 59.9 dB | 46 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | 1 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.9 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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