Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) vs Asus ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) does better (7) and where ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026) wins (12) — every spec side by side.
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3.5Graphics3.2
4.0Overall performance6.2
5.0Display8.3
5.1Memory & storage5.1
6.4Battery & portability2.3
5.2Features & cooling7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026)ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) | ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 294 mm | +13.9 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 399 mm | +2 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 32 mm | −4 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.5 kg | −0.2 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 ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026)?
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 90 Wh+2%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3.5 kg+6%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,407 vs 13,607+6%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026): No
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026): No
- Thickness28 mm vs 32 mm+14%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
Why is ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 300 Hz+82%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core17,427 vs 23,356+34%
- Brightness300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,769 vs 2,626+48%
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026): Yes
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- CPU threads20 vs 24+20%
- Geekbench 6 single-core3,190 vs 3,484+9%
- Max CPU clock5.3 GHz vs 5.5 GHz+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,407 | 13,607 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 17,427 | 23,356 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,190 | 3,484 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,769 | 2,626 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Panel type | — | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | — | Yes |
| 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 | 5,600 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 | 380 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 294 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Gray, Green |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| 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 | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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