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Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) vs Gaming A18 RTX 5050 (2025)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) vs Gigabyte Gaming A18 RTX 5050 (2025)

What Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (7) and where Gaming A18 RTX 5050 (2025) wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer · 2024Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024)

4.3Score

7 advantages

Gigabyte · 2025Gaming A18 RTX 5050 (2025)

4.4Score

5 advantages≈ $1,250

Higher score

3.4Display3.9

5.1Memory & storage2.1

4.2Battery & portability7.0

2.1Features & cooling2.6

Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024)Gaming A18 RTX 5050 (2025)

	Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024)	Gaming A18 RTX 5050 (2025)	Difference
Depth	311.6 mm	293 mm	+18.6 mm
Width	404 mm	404 mm	=
Thickness	28.9 mm	25 mm	+3.9 mm
Weight	3.2 kg	2.8 kg	+0.5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Gaming A18 RTX 5050 (2025)?

RAM (up to)64 GB vs 16 GB4×
SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
CPU cores16 vs 82×
Battery capacity90 Wh vs 76 Wh+18%
GPU shader cores4,608 vs 2,560+80%
SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%

Why is Gaming A18 RTX 5050 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024)?

Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
Thunderbolt or USB4No · Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
Weight3.25 kg vs 2.8 kg+16%
Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
Thickness28.9 mm vs 25 mm+16%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024)4.3	Gigabyte Gaming A18 RTX 5050 (2025)≈ $1,2504.4
Graphics
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop	GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop
GPU maker	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)	140 W	—
Video memory	8 GB	8 GB
Video memory type	GDDR6	—
GPU shader cores	4,608	2,560
GPU compute (FP32)	21.8 TFLOPS	—
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	15,407	—
Processor
Processor	Core i7-14650HX	Ryzen 7 260
CPU maker	Intel	AMD
CPU cores	16	8
CPU threads	24	—
Max CPU clock	5.2 GHz	5.1 GHz
Processor options	Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX	—
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	165 Hz
Panel type	IPS	IPS
Brightness	—	300 nits
Response time	—	3 ms
Pixel density	126 ppi	—
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
G-Sync / FreeSync	Yes	—
Advanced Optimus	No	—
MUX switch	Yes	—
HDR	No	—
Touchscreen	No	—
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)	64 GB	16 GB
RAM (base)	16 GB	16 GB
RAM type	DDR5	DDR5
RAM speed	5,600 MHz	—
Max. supported RAM	64 GB	—
RAM slots	2	—
Upgradable RAM	Yes	—
SSD (up to)	4,096 GB	1,000 GB
SSD (base)	1,024 GB	512 GB
M.2 SSD slots	2	—
SSD interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	—
Battery & power
Battery capacity	90 Wh	76 Wh
Power adapter	330 W	150 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	Yes	Yes
Design & cooling
Weight	3.25 kg	2.8 kg
Thickness	28.9 mm	25 mm
Width	404 mm	404 mm
Depth	311.6 mm	293 mm
Body material	Plastic	—
Colours	Black	Black
Cooling fans	2	—
Vapor chamber cooling	No	—
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4	—	USB4
Thunderbolt or USB4	No	Yes
USB-C ports	2	—
USB-A ports	3	—
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1	Yes	Yes
(Mini) DisplayPort	No	—
Ethernet	—	1 Gbit/s
Ethernet port	Yes	Yes
SD card reader	Yes	—
3.5 mm audio jack	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth	5.3	5.2
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboard	Yes	—
Numeric keypad	Yes	—
Webcam	1,080p	1,080p
IR camera (face login)	No	—
Fingerprint reader	No	—
Audio
Speakers	2.0	2 speakers
Dolby Atmos	No	Yes