Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) does better (4) and where Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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3.5Graphics5.0
4.0Overall performance4.6
5.0Display2.9
5.1Memory & storage5.1
6.4Battery & portability3.8
5.2Features & cooling5.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026)Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) | Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 307.9 mm | = |
| Width | 401 mm | 401 mm | = |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 28 mm | = |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.3 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)?
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 90 Wh+2%
- Pixel density168 ppi vs 126 ppi+33%
- Geekbench 6 single-core3,190 vs 3,081+4%
Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026)?
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 31.3 TFLOPS+70%
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 140 W+22%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,407 vs 16,086+12%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core17,427 vs 19,016+9%
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 4,608+38%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,769 vs 1,885+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 31.3 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,407 | 16,086 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus | Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 20 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 17,427 | 19,016 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,190 | 3,081 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,769 | 1,885 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | — | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | — | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 401 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 307.9 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Blue |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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