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- Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) vs ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) vs Asus ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) does better (11) and where ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026) wins (9) — every spec side by side.
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5.6Graphics3.2
5.0Overall performance6.2
5.6Display8.3
3.1Memory & storage5.1
6.4Battery & portability2.3
5.0Features & cooling7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) | ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 308 mm | 294 mm | +14 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 399 mm | +2 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 32 mm | −4 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.5 kg | −0.2 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 ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,948 vs 13,607+69%
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 3,3282.3×
- GPU compute (FP32)30 TFLOPS vs 18.4 TFLOPS+63%
- Video memory16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 90 Wh+2%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3.5 kg+6%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026): No
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026): No
- Thickness28 mm vs 32 mm+14%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
Why is ROG Strix G18 G815 RTX 5060 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 4,096 GB4.1×
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 300 Hz+25%
- Brightness300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 1,024 GB+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 30 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 22,948 | 13,607 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | — | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 23,356 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 3,484 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 2,626 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 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 | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 380 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 308 mm | 294 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Gray, Green |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| 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 | 5 Gbit/s | — |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 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 | — | 1.7 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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