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Acer Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024) vs Alienware m18 RTX 4090 (2023)

What Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024) does better (15) and where m18 RTX 4090 (2023) wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024)
Acer · 2024Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024)
7.8Score
15 advantages
Higher score
vs
Alienware m18 RTX 4090 (2023)
Alienware · 2023m18 RTX 4090 (2023)
7.2Score
13 advantages
8.1Graphics8.6
7.4Overall performance5.0
8.7Display6.0
5.1Memory & storage7.7
4.2Battery & portability4.0
5.3Features & cooling6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024)m18 RTX 4090 (2023)
404 × 311.628.9410.3 × 319.926.7
Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024)m18 RTX 4090 (2023)Difference
Depth311.6 mm319.9 mm−8.3 mm
Width404 mm410.3 mm−6.3 mm
Thickness28.9 mm26.7 mm+2.2 mm
Weight3.2 kg4.2 kg−1 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024) better than m18 RTX 4090 (2023)?

  1. Brightness1,000 nits vs 300 nits3.3×
  2. Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
  3. Panel typeMini-LED vs IPS
  4. Geekbench 6 multi-core19,916 vs 14,772+35%
  5. Weight3.25 kg vs 4.23 kg+30%
  6. CPU cores24 vs 14+71%
  7. Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,902 vs 1,124+69%
  8. SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 256 GB4×
  9. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
  10. CPU threads32 vs 20+60%
  11. Pixel density168 ppi vs 126 ppi+33%
  12. Max CPU clock5.8 GHz vs 4.9 GHz+18%

Why is m18 RTX 4090 (2023) better than Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024)?

  1. Refresh rate250 Hz vs 480 Hz+92%
  2. SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 8,192 GB2×
  3. Battery capacity90 Wh vs 97 Wh+8%
  4. Response time25 ms vs 3 ms8.3×
  5. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light25,066 vs 26,790+7%
  6. HDRNo · Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024): Yes
  7. M.2 SSD slots2 vs 42×
  8. Cooling fans2 vs 42×
  9. Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024): Yes
  10. IR camera (face login)No · Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024): Yes
  11. Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024): Yes
  12. Thickness28.9 mm vs 26.7 mm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024)Acer Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024)7.8
Alienware m18 RTX 4090 (2023)Alienware m18 RTX 4090 (2023)7.2
Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 4090 LaptopGeForce RTX 4090 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)175 W175 W
Video memory16 GB16 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU shader cores9,7289,728
GPU compute (FP32)45.2 TFLOPS45.2 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light25,06626,790
Processor
ProcessorCore i9-14900HXCore i7-13650HX
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores2414
CPU threads3220
Max CPU clock5.8 GHz4.9 GHz
Processor optionsCore i9-14900HXCore i7-13650HX, Core i7-13700HX, Ryzen 7 7745HX, Core i9-13900HX, Core i9-13980HX, Ryzen 9 7845HX, Ryzen 9 7945HX
Geekbench 6 multi-core19,91614,772
Geekbench 6 single-core3,2022,840
Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,9021,124
Display
Screen size18″18″
Resolution2560 × 16001920 × 1200
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Refresh rate250 Hz480 Hz
Panel typeMini-LEDIPS
Brightness1,000 nits300 nits
sRGB coverage100%100%
Response time25 ms3 ms
DCI-P3 coverage100%100%
Pixel density168 ppi126 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesYes
Advanced OptimusNoNo
MUX switchYesYes
HDRNoYes
TouchscreenNoNo
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)64 GB64 GB
RAM (base)16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed5,600 MHz4,800 MHz
Max. supported RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM slots22
Upgradable RAMYesYes
SSD (up to)4,096 GB8,192 GB
SSD (base)1,024 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
Weight3.25 kg4.23 kg
Thickness28.9 mm26.7 mm
Width404 mm410.3 mm
Depth311.6 mm319.9 mm
Body materialAluminium, PlasticAluminium
ColoursBlackBlack, Gray
Cooling fans24
Vapor chamber coolingNoYes
Liquid metal (CPU)YesYes
Fan noise (max. load)51 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
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card readerYesYes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Key travel—1.8 mm
Webcam1,080p1,080p
IR camera (face login)NoYes
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Audio
Speakers2.02.0
Dolby AtmosNoYes

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