Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) Comparison

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 $3,399	Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,299	MSI Stealth A16 AI with RTX 5080 and Ryzen 9 HX 370
Overview
Brand
Acer	Acer
Model
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)	Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-41-R2AJ)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
64GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
4TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch 2.5K IPS, 240Hz	16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 180Hz, IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	Approx. 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Black	Obsidian Black
Processor
Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	12 Cores
Threads
32 Threads	24 Threads
Base Clock
2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz (Estimated)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz	Up to 5.1 GHz (Estimated)
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	Not specified
TDP
55W	45W (Base)
CPU
	AMD Ryzen 7 260
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (2.5K)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	180Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS-Level
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Acer ComfyView (Anti-Glare), G-SYNC Compatible
Response Time
	3ms
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with enhanced RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 4.0 with Frame Generation & Ray Reconstruction
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	MUX Switch, Advanced Optimus, 572 AI TOPS
TGP
	Up to 140W (Estimated with Dynamic Boost)
Benchmark Scores
	Not available (Next-generation GPU)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 128GB	Yes, up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Available M.2 Slot
RAID Support
No	No
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	NitroSense Key
RGB Customization
Yes, via PredatorSense	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	NitroSense Utility Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans with Liquid Metal Thermal Grease	Dual-fan cooling system with four exhaust ports
Overclocking Support
Yes, via PredatorSense	No
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Quiet, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not available (Next-generation platform)
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	57Wh
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Up to 6 hours (light usage)
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Standard Charging
Power Adapter
330W	230W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1 x USB4 (Type-C), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (one with power-off charging), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x MicroSD Card Reader, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Yes
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with DTS:X Ultra	Stereo Speakers
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio	DTS:X Ultra Audio
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	HD (720p) Webcam with Temporal Noise Reduction
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Plastic Chassis
Color Options
Black	Obsidian Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, PredatorSense customizable lighting	Yes, Keyboard
Dimensions
Not specified	Approx. 360 x 279 x 26.9 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans	Dual-fan system
Software
Pre-installed PredatorSense for system control and customization	NitroSense, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 with AI Noise Reduction
AI Features
	Dedicated Copilot key, AI-enhanced graphics and audio
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 230W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
8-in-1 CD/DVD Drive	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	Expected Q3 2024
Status
Available	Announced / Forthcoming

Which is Better: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 or Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080:

Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 32GB DDR5-5600MHz)

Advantages of Acer Nitro V 16S (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 7 260):

Offers better Weight (Approx. 2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs vs 3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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