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- Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) vs Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) vs MSI Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) does better (5) and where Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025) wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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4.8Display6.4
4.5Memory & storage2.7
2.8Battery & portability3.6
4.8Features & cooling9.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 312 mm | 308 mm | +4 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 404 mm | = |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 32 mm | −3 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 3.6 kg | −0.2 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 Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 120 Hz+38%
- Weight3.4 kg vs 3.6 kg+6%
- RAM (base)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Thickness29 mm vs 32 mm+10%
Why is Raider A18 HX A9 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- Video memory12 GB vs 32 GB2.7×
- Brightness300 nits vs 1,000 nits3.3×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 99 Wh+10%
- GPU shader cores5,888 vs 7,680+30%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
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 | — |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | — |
| GPU shader cores | 5,888 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.2 TFLOPS | — |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 20,254 | — |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 24 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | — |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3840 × 2400 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | 4K (2160p/2400p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1,000 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | — |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| MUX switch | Yes | — |
| HDR | No | — |
| Touchscreen | No | — |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | — |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | — |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | — |
| RAM slots | 2 | — |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | — |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 2,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | — |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | — |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 308 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | — |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | — |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | — |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | — |
| USB-A ports | 3 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | — |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | 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 | — |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | — |
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