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5.6Graphics4.0
4.4Overall performance3.9
4.1Display5.2
2.9Memory & storage7.7
3.1Battery & portability4.5
3.3Features & cooling8.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024)
| Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) | m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 312 mm | 319.9 mm | −7.9 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 410.3 mm | −5.3 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 25.1 mm | +4.9 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 4080 (2023) better than m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- Video memory32 GB vs 8 GB4×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- GPU power (TGP)165 W vs 140 W+18%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light18,531 vs 14,338+29%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 4.23 kg+28%
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 4,608+61%
- CPU cores24 vs 16+50%
- GPU compute (FP32)24.7 TFLOPS vs 21.8 TFLOPS+13%
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 8 GB4×
- SSD (base)2,000 GB vs 512 GB3.9×
- Advanced OptimusYes · m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024): No
- Max CPU clock5.4 GHz vs 5.2 GHz+4%
Why is m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 480 Hz2.9×
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 8,192 GB4.1×
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 97 Wh+8%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- M.2 SSD slots2 vs 42×
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- 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
- Thickness30 mm vs 25.1 mm+20%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- USB-C ports2 vs 3+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 165 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 24.7 TFLOPS | 21.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 18,531 | 14,338 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-13900HX | Core i7-14650HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 16 |
| CPU threads | — | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 16,247 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,762 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 1,062 |
| 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 |
| Response time | — | 3 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 | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 8 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) | 2,000 GB | 8,192 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 GB | 512 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 | 360 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 4.23 kg |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 25.1 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 410.3 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 319.9 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | — |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 59.9 dB | 56.6 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 | 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 | 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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