Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) vs MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (5) and where Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025) wins (16) — every spec side by side.
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4.4Graphics7.8
4.0Overall performance8.4
3.4Display3.7
5.5Memory & storage6.1
4.4Battery & portability3.6
2.1Features & cooling6.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024)Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) | Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 311.6 mm | 308 mm | +3.6 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 404 mm | = |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 32 mm | −3.1 mm |
| Weight | 3.2 kg | 3.6 kg | −0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025)?
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 144 Hz+15%
- Weight3.25 kg vs 3.6 kg+11%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Thickness28.9 mm vs 32 mm+11%
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 4,000 GB+2%
Why is Raider 18 HX AI A2XW RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+93%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light15,407 vs 27,407+78%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 99 Wh+10%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 7,680+67%
- CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 4,000 GB3.9×
- IR camera (face login)No · Predator Helios Neo 18 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 15,407 | 27,407 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-14650HX | Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| 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 285HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| 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 | 144 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) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 4,000 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 | 3.25 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 32 mm |
| Width | 404 mm | 404 mm |
| Depth | 311.6 mm | 308 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | — | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 45.8 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 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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