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Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) vs Alienware m18 RTX 4060 (2023)

What Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) does better (12) and where m18 RTX 4060 (2023) wins (14) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)
Acer · 2023Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)
4.6Score
12 advantages≈ $3,400
vs
Alienware m18 RTX 4060 (2023)
Alienware · 2023m18 RTX 4060 (2023)
5.0Score
14 advantages
Higher score
5.6Graphics2.8
4.4Overall performance3.0
4.1Display6.0
2.9Memory & storage7.7
3.1Battery & portability4.0
3.3Features & cooling6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)m18 RTX 4060 (2023)
405 × 31230410.3 × 319.926.7
Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (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 4080 (2023) better than m18 RTX 4060 (2023)?

  1. Video memory32 GB vs 8 GB4×
  2. GPU power (TGP)165 W vs 115 W+43%
  3. GPU shader cores7,424 vs 3,0722.4×
  4. GPU compute (FP32)24.7 TFLOPS vs 14.6 TFLOPS+69%
  5. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light18,531 vs 12,522+48%
  6. Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
  7. Weight3.3 kg vs 4.23 kg+28%
  8. CPU cores24 vs 14+71%
  9. SSD (base)2,000 GB vs 256 GB7.8×
  10. Advanced OptimusYes · m18 RTX 4060 (2023): No
  11. RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
  12. Max CPU clock5.4 GHz vs 4.9 GHz+10%

Why is m18 RTX 4060 (2023) better than Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)?

  1. Refresh rate165 Hz vs 480 Hz2.9×
  2. RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  3. SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 8,192 GB4.1×
  4. Battery capacity90 Wh vs 97 Wh+8%
  5. HDRNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (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 4080 (2023): Yes
  10. IR camera (face login)No · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
  11. Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
  12. Thickness30 mm vs 26.7 mm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)≈ $3,4004.6
Alienware m18 RTX 4060 (2023)Alienware m18 RTX 4060 (2023)5.0
Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 4080 LaptopGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)165 W115 W
Video memory32 GB8 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU shader cores7,4243,072
GPU compute (FP32)24.7 TFLOPS14.6 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light18,53112,522
Processor
ProcessorCore i9-13900HXCore i7-13650HX
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores2414
CPU threads—20
Max CPU clock5.4 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-core—14,772
Geekbench 6 single-core—2,840
Cinebench 2024 multi-core—1,124
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)2,000 GB8,192 GB
SSD (base)2,000 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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