Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) vs MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2W RTX 5080 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) does better (3) and where Stealth 18 HX AI A2W RTX 5080 (2026) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
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5.0Display6.6
5.1Memory & storage2.8
6.4Battery & portability9.6
5.2Features & cooling9.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026)Stealth 18 HX AI A2W RTX 5080 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026) | Stealth 18 HX AI A2W RTX 5080 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 290 mm | +17.9 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 400 mm | +1 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 24 mm | +4 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 Stealth 18 HX AI A2W RTX 5080 (2026)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 120 Hz+38%
Why is Stealth 18 HX AI A2W RTX 5080 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5060 (2026)?
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 7,6802.3×
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 100 Wh+9%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 2.89 kg+14%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 2,000 GB+95%
- Thickness28 mm vs 24 mm+17%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- Max CPU clock5.3 GHz vs 5.5 GHz+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 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 | — |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,407 | — |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 20 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | — |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 17,427 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,190 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,769 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | — |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| MUX switch | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen | No | — |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | — |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | — |
| RAM slots | 2 | — |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | — |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | — |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.89 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 400 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 290 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | — |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | — |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | — |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | — |
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