Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) vs MSI Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) does better (13) and where Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025) wins (15) — every spec side by side.
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5.0Graphics4.2
4.6Overall performance5.7
2.9Display5.4
5.1Memory & storage8.0
3.8Battery & portability5.5
5.2Features & cooling2.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) | Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 280 mm | +27.9 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 404 mm | −3 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 30 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.1 kg | +0.2 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 Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 115 W+22%
- GPU compute (FP32)31.3 TFLOPS vs 26.2 TFLOPS+19%
- Video memory12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light16,086 vs 15,580+3%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- USB-C ports2 vs 12×
- SD card readerYes · Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- Thickness28 mm vs 30 mm+7%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
Why is Crosshair 18 HX AI A2 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- 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%
- Brightness300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,016 vs 21,832+15%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3.1 kg+6%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,885 vs 2,086+11%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Pixel density126 ppi vs 168 ppi+33%
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 | 15,580 |
| 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 | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,016 | 21,832 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,081 | 3,163 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,885 | 2,086 |
| 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 | — | 98% |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 8,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 307.9 mm | 280 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 58.6 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | — | 1 Gbit/s |
| 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 | — | Zone RGB |
| Per-key RGB | — | No |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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