Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4080 (2023) vs Gigabyte Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023)
What Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4080 (2023) does better (14) and where Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023) wins (13) — every spec side by side.
8.6Score
Higher score 14 advantages
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9.4Graphics7.8
9.3Overall performance7.7
7.5Display6.5
6.3Memory & storage7.1
3.2Battery & portability8.0
7.4Features & cooling7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4080 (2023)Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023)
| Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4080 (2023) | Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 280.8 mm | 283 mm | −2.2 mm |
| Width | 359.4 mm | 398 mm | −38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 22 mm | +5.9 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.8 kg | +0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4080 (2023) better than Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- CPU cores24 vs 102.4×
- GPU compute (FP32)37.6 TFLOPS vs 21.8 TFLOPS+72%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,701 vs 13,241+71%
- GPU power (TGP)175 W vs 140 W+25%
- Resolution class4K (2160p/2400p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Brightness500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 4,608+61%
- Video memory12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
- Pixel density282 ppi vs 130 ppi2.2×
- HDRYes · Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
Why is Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023) better than Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Refresh rate60 Hz vs 144 Hz2.4×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 16,000 GB3.9×
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 99 Wh+10%
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 16,000 GB31.2×
- USB-A ports1 vs 33×
- Weight2.98 kg vs 2.8 kg+6%
- Thickness27.9 mm vs 22 mm+27%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%
- Key travel1.8 mm vs 2 mm+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.6 TFLOPS | 21.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 22,701 | 13,241 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-13900HX | Core i7-13620H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 10 |
| CPU threads | 32 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i9-13900HX | Core i5-12500H, Core i7-13700H |
| 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 × 1440 |
| Resolution class | 4K (2160p/2400p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 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 | 130 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | — |
| 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 | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 16,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 16,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.98 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 22 mm |
| Width | 359.4 mm | 398 mm |
| Depth | 280.8 mm | 283 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 2 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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