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3.5Graphics5.2
4.0Overall performance3.0
5.0Display4.2
5.1Memory & storage5.1
6.4Battery & portability5.8
5.2Features & cooling2.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026)A18 Pro RTX 5080 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) | A18 Pro RTX 5080 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 293.4 mm | +14.5 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 403.7 mm | −2.7 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 25 mm | +3 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.9 kg | +0.4 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 A18 Pro RTX 5080 (2026)?
- Geekbench 6 multi-core17,427 vs 9,306+87%
- CPU cores20 vs 82.5×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,769 vs 5963×
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 76 Wh+21%
- Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · A18 Pro RTX 5080 (2026): No
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · A18 Pro RTX 5080 (2026): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · A18 Pro RTX 5080 (2026): No
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
- USB-C charging (Power Delivery)Yes · A18 Pro RTX 5080 (2026): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · A18 Pro RTX 5080 (2026): No
- USB-C ports2 vs 12×
- SD card readerYes · A18 Pro RTX 5080 (2026): No
Why is A18 Pro RTX 5080 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026)?
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 7,6802.3×
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 30 TFLOPS+63%
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,407 vs 20,612+43%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 2.9 kg+14%
- Brightness300 nits vs 400 nits+33%
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026): Yes
- Thickness28 mm vs 25 mm+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 30 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,407 | 20,612 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus | Core 5 210H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 12 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core 5 210H, Core 7 240H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 17,427 | 9,306 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,190 | 2,528 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,769 | 596 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | — | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 97% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| 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 | 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 | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | No |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 25 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 403.7 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 293.4 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 57.9 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Single-colour RGB |
| 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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