Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) vs Alienware 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) does better (5) and where 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025) wins (19) — every spec side by side.
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5.6Graphics7.4
4.4Overall performance7.1
4.1Display7.5
2.9Memory & storage4.0
3.1Battery & portability4.3
3.3Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) | 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 312 mm | 320 mm | −8 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 410 mm | −5 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 24 mm | +6 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 4.3 kg | −1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) better than 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- Video memory32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Weight3.3 kg vs 4.34 kg+32%
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- CPU cores24 vs 20+20%
- Max CPU clock5.4 GHz vs 5.2 GHz+4%
Why is 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 300 Hz+82%
- GPU compute (FP32)24.7 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+70%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light18,531 vs 26,775+44%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 96 Wh+7%
- GPU power (TGP)165 W vs 175 W+6%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 96 GB3×
- Thickness30 mm vs 24 mm+25%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
- IR camera (face login)No · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 165 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 24.7 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 18,531 | 26,775 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-13900HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| 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 | — | 96% |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 3 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 360 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 4.34 kg |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 410 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 320 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Blue |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 59.9 dB | 55.9 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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 | — |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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