Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen $1,397 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-AS94Q (2022)	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 3070 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-4800MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 240Hz, IPS	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
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home or Pro (not specified, assumed standard)
Weight
2.3 kg or 5.07 lbs	null
Color
Black	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-12900H	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
14 Cores (6 Performance + 8 Efficient)	8 cores
Threads
20 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
2.5 GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.0 GHz	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
24MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W	null
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
300 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Adaptive Sync, Anti-Glare	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
150W (125W + 25W Dynamic Boost)	null
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 2.0	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 11400	null
Additional Features
MUX Switch, ROG Boost, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
4800MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available M.2 Slot	null
RAID Support
No	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Keys	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
Yes, Per-Key RGB with Aura Sync	Supported
Game Optimization
ROG Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal + Arc Flow Fans	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Armoury Crate	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈15500 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈18000	null
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	null
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours	null
Charging Type
Fast Charging (50% in 30 mins)	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
280W AC Adapter	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.2	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (1 supports DisplayPort), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.9mm	null
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Supported
Touchpad Features
Glass Precision Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
4-Speaker System with Smart Amp	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
No built-in webcam	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Not applicable	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum & Plastic	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Per-Key and Rear Light Bar	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
35.4 x 25.9 x 2.72 cm	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal and Full-width Heatsinks	Yes
Software
ROG Armoury Crate, MyASUS, GameFirst VI	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
Yes, 280W	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	null
Launch Date
Release Date
2022.0	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Asus Rog Strix Scar 15 with RTX 3070 Ti and i9 12th Gen or Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9)?

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

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

Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Intel Core i9-12900H)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti)

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