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Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5070 (2026) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)

What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5070 (2026) does better (0) and where Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5070 (2026)
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $3,000
vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $4,100
Higher score
4.5Graphics5.6
4.2Overall performance5.0
5.6Display5.6
3.1Memory & storage3.1
6.4Battery & portability6.4
5.0Features & cooling5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5070 (2026)Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)
401 × 30828401 × 30828
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5070 (2026)Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)Difference
Depth308 mm308 mm=
Width401 mm401 mm=
Thickness28 mm28 mm=
Weight3.3 kg3.3 kg=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5070 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)?

Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5070 (2026) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5070 (2026)?

  1. Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
  2. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light16,199 vs 22,948+42%
  3. GPU shader cores4,608 vs 7,680+67%
  4. GPU compute (FP32)26.2 TFLOPS vs 30 TFLOPS+15%
Specifications

Side by side

Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 5070 LaptopGeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)115 W115 W
Video memory8 GB16 GB
Video memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
GPU shader cores4,6087,680
GPU compute (FP32)26.2 TFLOPS30 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light16,19922,948
Processor
ProcessorCore Ultra 9 290HX PlusCore Ultra 9 290HX Plus
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores2424
Max CPU clock5.5 GHz5.5 GHz
Processor optionsCore Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 290HX PlusCore Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Display
Screen size18″18″
Resolution2560 × 16002560 × 1600
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)QHD (1440p/1600p)
Refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness300 nits300 nits
Response time3 ms3 ms
DCI-P3 coverage100%100%
Pixel density168 ppi168 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesYes
Advanced OptimusYesYes
MUX switchYesYes
TouchscreenNoNo
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)32 GB32 GB
RAM (base)32 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed6,400 MHz6,400 MHz
Max. supported RAM64 GB64 GB
RAM slots22
Upgradable RAMYesYes
SSD (up to)1,000 GB1,000 GB
SSD (base)1,000 GB1,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots22
SSD interfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity92 Wh92 Wh
Power adapter330 W330 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
Design & cooling
Weight3.3 kg3.3 kg
Thickness28 mm28 mm
Width401 mm401 mm
Depth308 mm308 mm
Body materialPlasticPlastic
ColoursBlackBlack
Cooling fans22
Vapor chamber coolingNoNo
Liquid metal (CPU)YesYes
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4YesYes
USB-C ports22
USB-A ports33
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
(Mini) DisplayPortNoNo
Ethernet5 Gbit/s5 Gbit/s
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card readerYesYes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Webcam1,080p1,080p
IR camera (face login)YesYes
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Audio
Speakers2.02.0
Dolby AtmosNoNo
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