Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024) vs MSI Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024) does better (5) and where Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025) wins (15) — every spec side by side.
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3.0Graphics8.5
3.4Overall performance6.8
3.4Display4.7
4.3Memory & storage3.4
2.8Battery & portability3.5
2.5Features & cooling5.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024)Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024) | Vector A18 HX A9W 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 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024) better than Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)12,000 GB vs 1,000 GB12×
- SSD (base)12,000 GB vs 1,000 GB12×
- Weight3.4 kg vs 3.6 kg+6%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Thickness29 mm vs 32 mm+10%
Why is Vector A18 HX A9W RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)16 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS2.6×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,920 vs 26,8252.3×
- RAM (up to)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Video memory8 GB vs 32 GB4×
- GPU shader cores3,072 vs 7,6802.5×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 99 Wh+10%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- IR camera (face login)No · Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71 RTX 4060 (2024): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,072 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 16 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 11,920 | 26,825 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 24 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX | Ryzen 9 9850HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 16,861 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,844 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,110 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,200 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 12,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 12,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 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 | 3.4 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 312 mm | 308 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | 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 |
| 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) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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