Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) vs Alienware m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) does better (13) and where m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
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5.6Graphics4.0
4.9Overall performance3.9
5.5Display5.1
3.2Memory & storage8.0
6.5Battery & portability4.6
5.0Features & cooling8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) | m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 308 mm | 319.9 mm | −11.9 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 410.3 mm | −9.3 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 25.1 mm | +2.9 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 4.2 kg | −0.9 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) better than m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,948 vs 14,338+60%
- Video memory16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- GPU compute (FP32)30 TFLOPS vs 21.8 TFLOPS+38%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 4.23 kg+28%
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 4,608+67%
- CPU cores24 vs 16+50%
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 8 GB4×
- Advanced OptimusYes · m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024): No
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 512 GB+95%
- Pixel density168 ppi vs 126 ppi+33%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
Why is m18 R2 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)?
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 480 Hz2×
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 8,192 GB8.2×
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 140 W+22%
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 97 Wh+5%
- M.2 SSD slots2 vs 42×
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- Thickness28 mm vs 25.1 mm+12%
- USB-C ports2 vs 3+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 30 TFLOPS | 21.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 22,948 | 14,338 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core i7-14650HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 16 |
| CPU threads | — | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 16,247 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,762 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 1,062 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 480 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | — | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 8,192 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 4 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 97 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 360 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 4.23 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 25.1 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 410.3 mm |
| Depth | 308 mm | 319.9 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | — |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 56.6 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 3 |
| 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 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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