Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050
Overview
Brand
Acer	Acer
Model
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM	32GB DDR5
8GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2TB Laptops
Display
18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, IPS panel, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 500 nits brightness, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Home or Pro (not specified, assumed standard)	Windows 11 Home
Weight
null	2.5
Color
Black (assumed standard Predator design)	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Cores
8 cores	12.0
Threads
16 threads	24.0
Base Clock
3.0 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
up to 5.0 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
null	45W
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16"
Resolution
WQXGA (2560x1600)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	180Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
500 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)	16GB GDDR6
TGP
null	150W
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
DLSS 4	Supported
Benchmark Scores
null	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
null	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
null	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
4-Zone RGB Keyboard	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Supported	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Supported via PredatorSense	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
null	See above
Battery
Capacity
null	76 Wh
Backup Time
null	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
Likely 200W or higher (not specified)	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Killer Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
null	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Supported	Full
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
Likely 720p HD webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Supported	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Plastic and metal chassis	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
null	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Supported	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes	Yes
Software
PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
Included (likely 200W or higher)	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Included	Yes
Warranty Card
Included	Yes
Additional Accessories
null	None
Launch Date
Release Date
March 2026	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

Which is Better: Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) or Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti?

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Advantages of Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9):

Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 365)

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