ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5 Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5 $749 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
TUF Gaming F15 FX506HF-ES51 (2024)	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 4GB GDDR6 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
8GB DDR4-3200MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
8GB Laptops
Storage
512GB PCIe Gen3 SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
512GB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, 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
Graphite Black	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i5-11400H	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i5 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
6 Cores	8 cores
Threads
12 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
2.7 GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 4.5 GHz	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
12MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W	null
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	18 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
144Hz	240Hz
Response Time
7ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
45% NTSC	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
250 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, Adaptive Sync	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
4GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
55W	null
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 5100	null
Additional Features
DirectX 12, Optimus	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Memory
RAM Type
DDR4	DDR5
RAM Speed
3200MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 32GB	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
512GB PCIe Gen3 SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional M.2 slot	null
RAID Support
No	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, WASD Highlighted	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
Yes, Single-Zone RGB	Supported
Game Optimization
ASUS Armoury Crate	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual-fan cooling with Anti-Dust tunnels	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
No	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Balanced, Turbo	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈8700 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈10200	null
Battery
Capacity
48Wh	null
Backup Time
Up to 5 hours (mixed usage)	null
Charging Type
Fast Charging Support	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
150W AC Adapter	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.2	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.0b, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 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
RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard (Single Zone)	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.7mm	null
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Supported
Touchpad Features
Multi-Gesture Precision Touchpad	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with DTS:X Ultra	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Military-Grade Durable Plastic (MIL-STD-810H)	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Graphite Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Single-Zone RGB	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
35.9 x 25.6 x 2.49 cm	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Entry-Level	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Anti-Dust Technology	Yes
Software
ASUS Armoury Crate, MyASUS, GameVisual	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
Yes, 150W	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	null
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS TUF Gaming F15 with RTX 2050 and Intel i5 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 i5-11400H)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050)

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