Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) vs MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) does better (7) and where Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025) wins (13) — every spec side by side.
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5.0Graphics9.5
4.6Overall performance9.3
2.9Display3.6
5.1Memory & storage5.7
3.8Battery & portability3.5
5.2Features & cooling6.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) | Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025) | 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 5070 (2025) better than Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 144 Hz+15%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3.6 kg+9%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025): No
- Thickness28 mm vs 32 mm+14%
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 4,000 GB+2%
Why is Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5090 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light16,086 vs 31,723+97%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 10,4962.3×
- GPU compute (FP32)31.3 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS+64%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Video memory12 GB vs 24 GB2×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 99 Wh+10%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 4,000 GB3.9×
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.3 TFLOPS | 51.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 16,086 | 31,723 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 20 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 285HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,016 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,081 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,885 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 3840 × 2400 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | 4K (2160p/2400p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 4,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 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 | Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 45.8 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 | — | 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 | ||
| 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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