Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) vs MSI Crosshair A18 HX A8 RTX 5060 (2026)
What Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) does better (8) and where Crosshair A18 HX A8 RTX 5060 (2026) wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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4.1Display4.6
3.4Memory & storage2.4
3.1Battery & portability7.6
3.2Features & cooling2.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)Crosshair A18 HX A8 RTX 5060 (2026)
| Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023) | Crosshair A18 HX A8 RTX 5060 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 312 mm | 280 mm | +32 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 404 mm | +1 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 30 mm | = |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.1 kg | +0.2 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 Crosshair A18 HX A8 RTX 5060 (2026)?
- Video memory32 GB vs 8 GB4×
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 3,3282.2×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs HD (768p/900p)
- SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · Crosshair A18 HX A8 RTX 5060 (2026): No
- CPU cores24 vs 16+50%
- SSD (base)2,000 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
Why is Crosshair A18 HX A8 RTX 5060 (2026) better than Predator Helios 18 PH18-71 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3.1 kg+6%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- RAM speed4,800 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 165 W | — |
| Video memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 24.7 TFLOPS | — |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 18,531 | — |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-13900HX | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 24 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1600 × 900 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | HD (768p/900p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | — |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | — |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| MUX switch | Yes | — |
| HDR | No | — |
| Touchscreen | 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 | — |
| RAM slots | 2 | — |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | — |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | — |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 30 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 405 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 280 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | — |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | — |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | — |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | — |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 59.9 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | — |
| USB-A ports | 3 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | — |
| Ethernet | 1 Gbit/s | — |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | — |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | — |
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