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Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4080 (2023) vs MSI Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)

What Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4080 (2023) does better (6) and where Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024) wins (20) — every spec side by side.

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MSI Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)
9.3Score
20 advantages≈ $9,500
Higher score
9.4Graphics9.7
9.3Overall performance9.5
7.5Display8.0
6.4Memory & storage5.6
3.2Battery & portability5.7
7.4Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4080 (2023)Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)
359.4 × 280.827.9357 × 28428
Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4080 (2023)Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)Difference
Depth280.8 mm284 mm−3.2 mm
Width359.4 mm357 mm+2.4 mm
Thickness27.9 mm28 mm−0.1 mm
Weight3 kg2.8 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 Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)?

  1. SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
  2. Resolution class4K (2160p/2400p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
  3. G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024): No
  4. HDRYes · Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024): No
  5. Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024): No
  6. Pixel density282 ppi vs 142 ppi+99%

Why is Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024) better than Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition RTX 4080 (2023)?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 240 Hz4×
  2. Video memory12 GB vs 32 GB2.7×
  3. Battery capacity90 Wh vs 100 Wh+11%
  4. GPU compute (FP32)37.6 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS+20%
  5. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,701 vs 26,192+15%
  6. Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 96 GB3×
  7. SSD (base)512 GB vs 2,000 GB3.9×
  8. Geekbench 6 multi-core18,317 vs 19,934+9%
  9. Weight2.98 kg vs 2.75 kg+8%
  10. GPU shader cores7,424 vs 9,728+31%
  11. RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
  12. USB-A ports1 vs 22×
Specifications

Side by side

Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 4080 LaptopGeForce RTX 4090 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)175 W175 W
Video memory12 GB32 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU shader cores7,4249,728
GPU compute (FP32)37.6 TFLOPS45.2 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,70126,192
Processor
ProcessorCore i9-13900HXCore i9-14900HX
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores2424
CPU threads3232
Max CPU clock5.4 GHz5.6 GHz
Processor optionsCore i9-13900HXCore i9-14900HX
Geekbench 6 multi-core18,31719,934
Geekbench 6 single-core3,0953,222
Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,8741,912
Display
Screen size15.6″16″
Resolution3840 × 21602560 × 1600
Resolution class4K (2160p/2400p)QHD (1440p/1600p)
Refresh rate60 Hz240 Hz
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness500 nits—
sRGB coverage100%—
Response time28 ms—
DCI-P3 coverage90%—
Pixel density282 ppi142 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesNo
Advanced OptimusNoNo
MUX switchYesYes
HDRYesNo
TouchscreenNoNo
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)32 GB32 GB
RAM (base)16 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed5,600 MHz5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM32 GB96 GB
RAM slots22
Upgradable RAMYesYes
SSD (up to)4,096 GB2,000 GB
SSD (base)512 GB2,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots22
SSD interfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 5.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity90 Wh100 Wh
Power adapter330 W330 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
Design & cooling
Weight2.98 kg2.75 kg
Thickness27.9 mm28 mm
Width359.4 mm357 mm
Depth280.8 mm284 mm
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
ColoursBlackBlack
Cooling fans22
Vapor chamber coolingNoNo
Liquid metal (CPU)YesNo
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4YesYes
USB-C ports23
USB-A ports12
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
(Mini) DisplayPortNoNo
Ethernet—5 Gbit/s
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card readerYesYes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.25.4
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Key travel1.8 mm—
Webcam720p1,080p
IR camera (face login)NoYes
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Audio
Speakers2.02 speakers
Dolby AtmosNoNo
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