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- Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) vs Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) vs MSI Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) does better (8) and where Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025) wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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5.6Graphics8.5
5.0Overall performance6.8
5.6Display4.7
3.1Memory & storage3.4
6.4Battery & portability3.5
5.0Features & cooling5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026) | Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 308 mm | 308 mm | = |
| Width | 401 mm | 404 mm | −3 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 32 mm | −4 mm |
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.6 kg | −0.3 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 Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)?
- CPU cores24 vs 16+50%
- Weight3.3 kg vs 3.6 kg+9%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Thickness28 mm vs 32 mm+14%
- Pixel density168 ppi vs 126 ppi+33%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
Why is Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-I71 RTX 5080 (2026)?
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 175 W+52%
- Video memory16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- GPU compute (FP32)30 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+40%
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 99 Wh+8%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,948 vs 26,825+17%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
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 | 32 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 | 26,825 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 24 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Ryzen 9 9850HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| 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 | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Response time | 3 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 168 ppi | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | — | No |
| 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 | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| USB-C charging power | — | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 401 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 308 mm | 308 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| 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 | 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 | ||
| 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 | 2.0 | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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