Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) vs MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) does better (6) and where Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025) wins (16) — every spec side by side.
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5.0Graphics7.2
4.6Overall performance8.0
2.9Display3.6
5.1Memory & storage4.6
3.8Battery & portability9.6
5.2Features & cooling5.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025) | Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025) | 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 5070 (2025) better than Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 144 Hz+15%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025): No
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
Why is Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light16,086 vs 26,447+64%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 100 Wh+11%
- GPU compute (FP32)31.3 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+34%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 7,680+67%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 2.89 kg+14%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 128 GB2×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.3 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 16,086 | 26,447 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 20 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 7 265HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| 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 | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| 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 | Aluminium |
| Colours | Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 63 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| 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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