ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 $2,499 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	MSI Vector 16 HX AI with RTX 5080 and Intel Ultra 9-275HX
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
ROG Strix Scar 17 SE G733CX-XS97 (2022)	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 3080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-4800MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
32GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
17.3-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 Pro	Windows 11 Home or Pro (not specified, assumed standard)
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	null
Color
Off Black	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-12950HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance + 8 Efficient)	8 cores
Threads
24 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
2.3 GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.2 GHz	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
30MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
55W (Base), Up to 150W with Turbo Boost Max 3.0	null
Display
Screen Size
17.3 inches	18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS-Level	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, Dolby Vision	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost)	null
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 2.0	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 14000	null
Additional Features
MUX Switch, ROG Boost, 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
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available M.2 Slot	null
RAID Support
Yes, RAID 0/1	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Keys	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
Yes, Per-Key RGB with Aura Sync + Light Bar	Supported
Game Optimization
ROG Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Vapor Chamber and Liquid Metal	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Armoury Crate	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈ 19500 \|\| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈ 17000	null
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	null
Backup Time
Up to 8 hours	null
Charging Type
Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
330W 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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x 2.5G RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1 x Keystone II slot	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Chiclet Keyboard	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.9mm	null
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Supported
Touchpad Features
Glass Precision Touchpad	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Quad Speaker Setup with Smart Amp Technology	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
No built-in webcam	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Not applicable	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic Chassis	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Off Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Full Surround + Logo + Keyboard	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
39.5 x 28.2 x 2.83 cm	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Vapor Chamber and Liquid Metal	Yes
Software
ROG Armoury Crate, GameFirst VI, Aura Creator	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
ROG Keystone II, ROG Backpack	null
Launch Date
Release Date
2022.0	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 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 i9-12950HX)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti)

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