ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9 Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9 $1,489 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	Acer Nitro V 16 AI with RTX 5050 & Ryzen 5
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503QS-BS96Q (2021)	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 3080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR4-3200MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz, 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 10 Home	Windows 11 Home or Pro (not specified, assumed standard)
Weight
1.9 kg or 4.19 lbs	null
Color
Eclipse Gray	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
8 Cores	8 cores
Threads
16 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
3.3 GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 4.6 GHz	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
20MB Total Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
35W	null
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	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
Pantone Validated, Anti-Glare, Adaptive Sync	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
100W (80W + 20W Dynamic Boost)	null
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 2.0	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 12500	null
Additional Features
Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Memory
RAM Type
DDR4	DDR5
RAM Speed
3200MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 40GB (8GB soldered + 1 slot)	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 x M.2 Slot	null
RAID Support
No	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
Yes, White Backlit Keyboard	Supported
Game Optimization
Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual Fan with Liquid Crystal Polymer Blades + Anti-Dust Tunnels	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
No	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈11800 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈14500	null
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	null
Backup Time
Up to 8.5 hours	null
Charging Type
USB-C Fast Charging Support	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
200W AC Adapter	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.1	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.0b, 1 x RJ-45 LAN, 1 x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1 x microSD Card Reader	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Chiclet Keyboard (White Lighting)	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.7mm	null
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Supported
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
6-Speaker Setup with Smart Amp	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation	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
Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Eclipse Gray	Black
RGB Lighting
Keyboard Only (White)	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
35.5 x 24.3 x 1.99 cm	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, Dual Smart Fan with Anti-Dust Technology	Yes
Software
ROG Armoury Crate, MyASUS, GameVisual	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
Yes, 200W	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	null
Launch Date
Release Date
2021.0	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Ultra with RTX 3080 and Ryzen 9 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 AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080)

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