Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) vs Asus TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) does better (16) and where TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025) wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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5.0Graphics4.3
4.6Overall performance3.4
2.9Display4.4
5.1Memory & storage8.1
3.8Battery & portability8.4
5.2Features & cooling4.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) | TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 283 mm | +24.9 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 399 mm | +2 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 27 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.6 kg | +0.7 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 TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- CPU cores20 vs 82.5×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 115 W+22%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,885 vs 954+98%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,016 vs 13,740+38%
- GPU compute (FP32)31.3 TFLOPS vs 26.2 TFLOPS+19%
- Video memory12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 250 GB4.1×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light16,086 vs 15,689+3%
- Advanced OptimusYes · TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- SD card readerYes · TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025): No
Why is TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 8,000 GB+95%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 2.6 kg+27%
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- Thickness28 mm vs 27 mm+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.3 TFLOPS | 26.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 16,086 | 15,689 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 20 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 7 260 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,016 | 13,740 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,081 | 2,690 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,885 | 954 |
| 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 | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 69% |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 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 | 8,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 250 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 | 100 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.6 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 27 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 283 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Blue | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 32.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| 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 | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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