Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) vs Asus ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5050 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) does better (9) and where ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5050 (2025) wins (15) — every spec side by side.
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5.0Graphics2.2
4.6Overall performance5.6
2.9Display6.8
5.1Memory & storage5.1
3.8Battery & portability2.5
5.2Features & cooling8.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5050 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) | ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5050 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 298 mm | +9.9 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 399 mm | +2 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 32 mm | −4 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.4 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) better than ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5050 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)31.3 TFLOPS vs 7.7 TFLOPS4.1×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light16,086 vs 7,6782.1×
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 2,560+80%
- Video memory12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3.42 kg+4%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5050 (2025): No
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5050 (2025): No
- Thickness28 mm vs 32 mm+14%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
Why is ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5050 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)?
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Brightness300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,016 vs 22,783+20%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,885 vs 2,141+14%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- Pixel density126 ppi vs 168 ppi+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | — |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.3 TFLOPS | 7.7 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 16,086 | 7,678 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 9 8940HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,016 | 22,783 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,081 | 3,357 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,885 | 2,141 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | 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 | 90 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 | 3.42 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 49.7 dB |
| 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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