Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) vs Alienware 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) does better (7) and where 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025) wins (17) — every spec side by side.
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5.0Graphics7.4
5.1Overall performance7.1
4.9Display7.5
4.2Memory & storage4.0
2.8Battery & portability4.3
4.8Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 312 mm | 320 mm | −8 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 410 mm | −6 mm |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 24 mm | +5 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 4.3 kg | −0.9 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Panel typeMini-LED vs IPS
- Weight3.4 kg vs 4.34 kg+28%
- RAM (base)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- CPU cores24 vs 20+20%
- Max CPU clock5.4 GHz vs 5.2 GHz+4%
Why is 18 Area-51 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 300 Hz+82%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- GPU compute (FP32)31.2 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+35%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light20,254 vs 26,775+32%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 96 Wh+7%
- Brightness300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
- Video memory12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores5,888 vs 7,680+30%
- Thickness29 mm vs 24 mm+21%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025): Yes
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 | 5,888 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.2 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 20,254 | 26,775 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 96% |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 64 GB | 32 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) | 2,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 3 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 360 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 4.34 kg |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 410 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 320 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Blue |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 55.9 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 | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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 | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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