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- Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) vs Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) does better (6) and where Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024) wins (2) — every spec side by side.
3.9Score
Higher score 6 advantages≈ $3,100
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2.6Memory & storage4.3
2.8Battery & portability2.8
3.2Features & cooling2.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) | Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 312 mm | 312 mm | = |
| Width | 404 mm | 404 mm | = |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 29 mm | = |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 3.4 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 165 Hz+45%
- CPU cores20 vs 16+25%
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 3,072+8%
Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 12,000 GB12×
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 12,000 GB12×
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 140 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | — | 16 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | — | 11,920 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core i7-14650HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 16 |
| CPU threads | — | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor options | — | Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 16,861 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,844 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 1,110 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | — | IPS |
| Pixel density | — | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | — | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | — | No |
| MUX switch | — | Yes |
| HDR | — | No |
| Touchscreen | — | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | — | 5,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | — | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | — | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | — | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 12,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 12,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | — | 2 |
| SSD interface | — | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | — | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 3.4 kg |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 29 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 312 mm |
| Body material | — | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | — | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | — | No |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | — | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | — | Yes |
| Webcam | — | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | — | No |
| Fingerprint reader | — | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | — | No |
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