Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) vs MSI Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) does better (6) and where Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026) wins (21) — every spec side by side.
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3.5Graphics8.8
4.0Overall performance9.5
5.0Display7.7
5.1Memory & storage8.6
6.4Battery & portability3.5
5.2Features & cooling6.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026)Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) | Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 308 mm | −0.1 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 404 mm | −3 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 32 mm | −4 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.6 kg | −0.3 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 Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 120 Hz+38%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3.6 kg+9%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026): No
- Thickness28 mm vs 32 mm+14%
Why is Raider 18 Max HX A2W RTX 5090 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026)?
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS2.8×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,407 vs 29,4892×
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 175 W+52%
- Video memory8 GB vs 24 GB3×
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 10,4963.2×
- Brightness300 nits vs 1,000 nits3.3×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 8,000 GB+95%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core17,427 vs 23,055+32%
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 99 Wh+8%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,769 vs 2,594+47%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 51.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,407 | 29,489 |
| 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 | 23,055 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,190 | 3,459 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,769 | 2,594 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3840 × 2400 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | 4K (2160p/2400p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel type | — | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1,000 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 252 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 8,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 308 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| 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 | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Per-key RGB |
| Per-key RGB | — | Yes |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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