Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) vs Asus TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (11) and where TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025) wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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4.4Graphics4.3
4.0Overall performance3.3
3.4Display2.5
5.5Memory & storage4.5
4.4Battery & portability8.2
2.1Features & cooling4.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024)TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) | TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 311.6 mm | 283 mm | +28.6 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 399 mm | +5 mm |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 27 mm | +1.9 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 2.6 kg | +0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) better than TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 115 W+22%
- CPU cores16 vs 82×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core16,861 vs 13,740+23%
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 144 Hz+15%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 500 GB2×
- SD card readerYes · TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,110 vs 954+16%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- CPU threads24 vs 16+50%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,844 vs 2,690+6%
Why is TUF Gaming A18 FA808 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Weight3.25 kg vs 2.6 kg+25%
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 26.2 TFLOPS+20%
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Thickness28.9 mm vs 27 mm+7%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 26.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 15,407 | 15,689 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-14650HX | Ryzen 7 260 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 16 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX | Ryzen 7 260 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 16,861 | 13,740 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,844 | 2,690 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,110 | 954 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 18″ | 18″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 69% |
| Pixel density | 126 ppi | 126 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 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 | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 500 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 | 100 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.25 kg | 2.6 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 27 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 311.6 mm | 283 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 32.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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 port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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