Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) vs Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (4) and where ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025) wins (19) — every spec side by side.
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4.4Graphics8.9
4.1Overall performance9.0
3.4Display9.8
5.1Memory & storage4.5
4.2Battery & portability2.7
2.1Features & cooling7.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024)ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) | ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 311.6 mm | 298 mm | +13.6 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 399 mm | +5 mm |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 32 mm | −3.1 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.3 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) better than ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)?
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025): No
- Thickness28.9 mm vs 32 mm+11%
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 4,000 GB+2%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 1,000 GB+2%
Why is ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS2.4×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light15,407 vs 30,125+96%
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 300 Hz+82%
- Video memory8 GB vs 24 GB3×
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 10,4962.3×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
- Panel typeIPS vs Mini-LED
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 51.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 15,407 | 30,125 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-14650HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 24 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| 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 | 3840 × 2400 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | 4K (2160p/2400p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | — | 1,200 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 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 | 3.25 kg | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 311.6 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 53.7 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | 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 6E | 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 | 2.0 | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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