Acer Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024) vs Gigabyte Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024) does better (11) and where Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025) wins (17) — every spec side by side.
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8.1Graphics8.3
7.4Overall performance8.3
8.7Display8.8
5.5Memory & storage4.3
4.4Battery & portability6.4
5.2Features & cooling9.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024)Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024) | Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 311.6 mm | 287 mm | +24.6 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 401 mm | +3 mm |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 30 mm | −1.1 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.5 kg | −0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024) better than Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Weight3.25 kg vs 3.5 kg+8%
- GPU compute (FP32)45.2 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+8%
- Refresh rate250 Hz vs 240 Hz+4%
- GPU shader cores9,728 vs 7,680+27%
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Thickness28.9 mm vs 30 mm+4%
- CPU threads32 vs 24+33%
- Max CPU clock5.8 GHz vs 5.4 GHz+7%
- Fan noise (max. load)51 dB vs 53 dB+4%
Why is Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024)?
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 99 Wh+10%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light25,066 vs 28,453+14%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,916 vs 22,441+13%
- Response time25 ms vs 5 ms5×
- Advanced OptimusNo · Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024): Yes
- HDRNo · Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024): Yes
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 128 GB2×
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024): Yes
- IR camera (face login)No · Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 18 RTX 4090 (2024): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 9,728 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 45.2 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 25,066 | 28,453 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-14900HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 32 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.8 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i9-14900HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,916 | 22,441 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,202 | 3,342 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,902 | 2,132 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 25 ms | 5 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 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 | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.25 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 401 mm |
| Depth | 311.6 mm | 287 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 51 dB | 53 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 | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Single-colour RGB |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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