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- Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4070 (2023) vs Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4070 (2023) vs MSI Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
What Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4070 (2023) does better (8) and where Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) wins (15) — every spec side by side.
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8.8Graphics9.4
9.1Overall performance9.1
7.5Display6.9
6.4Memory & storage4.7
3.2Battery & portability4.8
7.4Features & cooling8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4070 (2023)Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)
| Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4070 (2023) | Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 280.8 mm | 298 mm | −17.2 mm |
| Width | 359.4 mm | 380 mm | −20.6 mm |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 24 mm | +3.9 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 3 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4070 (2023) better than Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024)?
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
- Resolution class4K (2160p/2400p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Brightness500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
- Pixel density282 ppi vs 133 ppi2.1×
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
- HDRYes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024): No
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 5,200 MHz+8%
Why is Vector 17 HX A14V RTX 4080 (2024) better than Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4070 (2023)?
- Refresh rate60 Hz vs 165 Hz2.8×
- Video memory8 GB vs 32 GB4×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,897 vs 21,600+45%
- GPU compute (FP32)26.5 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+42%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 7,424+61%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 96 GB3×
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- USB-A ports1 vs 22×
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
- Thickness27.9 mm vs 24 mm+16%
- 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 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 26.5 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,897 | 21,600 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-13900HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 32 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i9-13900HX | Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 18,317 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,095 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,874 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | 4K (2160p/2400p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 28 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 90% | — |
| Pixel density | 282 ppi | 133 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.98 kg | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 359.4 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 280.8 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 3 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | — |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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