Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) vs Gigabyte Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) does better (5) and where Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025) wins (14) — every spec side by side.
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5.6Graphics8.3
5.0Overall performance8.3
5.6Display8.8
3.1Memory & storage4.1
6.4Battery & portability6.3
5.0Features & cooling9.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) | Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 308 mm | 287 mm | +21 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 401 mm | = |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 30 mm | −2 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 Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3.5 kg+6%
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Thickness28 mm vs 30 mm+7%
- Response time3 ms vs 5 ms+67%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
Why is Aorus Master 18 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)?
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 175 W+52%
- Brightness300 nits vs 1,200 nits4×
- Panel typeIPS vs Mini-LED
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- GPU compute (FP32)30 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+40%
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 99 Wh+8%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,948 vs 28,453+24%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 128 GB2×
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- 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
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 30 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 22,948 | 28,453 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| CPU threads | — | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 22,441 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 3,342 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 2,132 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 1,200 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 5 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 | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | — | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 3 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 400 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 401 mm |
| Depth | 308 mm | 287 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 53 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 | Yes |
| Ethernet | 5 Gbit/s | 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 | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Single-colour RGB |
| 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 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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