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Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) vs Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) vs MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)

What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) does better (2) and where Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025) wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Acer · 2025Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)

3.9Score

2 advantages≈ $3,100

MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)

MSI · 2025Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)

5.9Score

7 advantages≈ $3,300

Higher score

2.6Memory & storage8.0

2.8Battery & portability5.5

3.2Features & cooling2.1

Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)

	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)	Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)	Difference
Depth	312 mm	280 mm	+32 mm
Width	404 mm	404 mm	=
Thickness	29 mm	30 mm	−1 mm
Weight	3.4 kg	3.1 kg	+0.3 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 Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)?

SD card readerYes · Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025): No
Thickness29 mm vs 30 mm+3%

Why is Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)?

RAM (up to)32 GB vs 96 GB3×
SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 8,000 GB8×
Weight3.4 kg vs 3.1 kg+10%
GPU shader cores3,328 vs 4,608+38%
CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
Max CPU clock5.2 GHz vs 5.4 GHz+4%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)≈ $3,1003.9	MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)≈ $3,3005.9
Graphics
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop
GPU maker	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)	—	115 W
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Video memory type	GDDR7	GDDR7
GPU shader cores	3,328	4,608
GPU compute (FP32)	—	26.2 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	—	15,580
Processor
Processor	Core Ultra 7 255HX	Core Ultra 9 275HX
CPU maker	Intel	Intel
CPU cores	20	24
CPU threads	—	24
Max CPU clock	5.2 GHz	5.4 GHz
Processor options	—	Core Ultra 9 275HX
Geekbench 6 multi-core	—	21,832
Geekbench 6 single-core	—	3,163
Cinebench 2024 multi-core	—	2,086
Display
Screen size	18″	18″
Resolution	2560 × 1600	2560 × 1600
Resolution class	QHD (1440p/1600p)	QHD (1440p/1600p)
Refresh rate	240 Hz	240 Hz
Panel type	—	IPS
Brightness	—	500 nits
sRGB coverage	—	100%
Response time	—	3 ms
DCI-P3 coverage	—	98%
Pixel density	—	168 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
G-Sync / FreeSync	—	No
Advanced Optimus	—	Yes
MUX switch	—	Yes
HDR	—	No
Touchscreen	—	No
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)	32 GB	96 GB
RAM (base)	32 GB	32 GB
RAM type	DDR5	DDR5
RAM speed	—	5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM	—	96 GB
RAM slots	—	2
Upgradable RAM	—	Yes
SSD (up to)	1,000 GB	8,000 GB
SSD (base)	1,000 GB	1,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots	—	2
SSD interface	—	PCIe 5.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity	90 Wh	90 Wh
Power adapter	230 W	240 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	—	Yes
USB-C charging power	—	100 W
Design & cooling
Weight	3.4 kg	3.1 kg
Thickness	29 mm	30 mm
Width	404 mm	404 mm
Depth	312 mm	280 mm
Body material	—	Plastic
Colours	Black	Black
Cooling fans	—	2
Vapor chamber cooling	—	No
Liquid metal (CPU)	—	No
Fan noise (max. load)	—	58.6 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4	Yes	Yes
USB-C ports	—	1
USB-A ports	—	3
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1	Yes	Yes
(Mini) DisplayPort	—	No
Ethernet	—	1 Gbit/s
Ethernet port	Yes	Yes
SD card reader	Yes	No
3.5 mm audio jack	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Keyboard & camera
Keyboard backlight	—	Zone RGB
Per-key RGB	—	No
Backlit keyboard	—	Yes
Numeric keypad	—	Yes
Webcam	—	720p
IR camera (face login)	—	No
Fingerprint reader	—	No
Audio
Speakers	2 speakers	2 speakers
Dolby Atmos	—	No