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- Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) vs Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) vs MSI Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) does better (3) and where Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025) wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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2.6Memory & storage3.4
2.8Battery & portability3.5
3.2Features & cooling5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025) | Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 312 mm | 308 mm | +4 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 404 mm | = |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 32 mm | −3 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 3.6 kg | −0.2 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 Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)?
- Weight3.4 kg vs 3.6 kg+6%
- CPU cores20 vs 16+25%
- Thickness29 mm vs 32 mm+10%
Why is Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- Video memory8 GB vs 32 GB4×
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 7,6802.3×
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 99 Wh+10%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- Max CPU clock5.2 GHz vs 5.4 GHz+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | — | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | — | 26,825 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 20 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | — | Ryzen 9 9850HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| 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 |
| Pixel density | — | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | — | No |
| Advanced Optimus | — | No |
| MUX switch | — | Yes |
| HDR | — | No |
| Touchscreen | — | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 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 | 1,000 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 | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | — | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 308 mm |
| Body material | — | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | — | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | — | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | 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 | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | — | Yes |
| Webcam | — | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | — | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | — | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | — | No |
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