HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 12th Gen $645 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	Lenovo Legion 5i (RTX 5070 & i7-14700HX)
Overview
Brand
HP	Acer
Model
Victus 15-fa0031dx (2024)	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 3050 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR4-3200MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe NVMe SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 144Hz, IPS, Anti-Glare	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
2.29 kg or 5.05 lbs	null
Color
Performance Blue	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i5-12450H	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i5 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
8 Cores (4 Performance + 4 Efficient)	8 cores
Threads
12 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
2.0 GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 4.4 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, Micro-edge, Low Blue Light	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
6GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
75W	null
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 2.0	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 6100	null
Additional Features
DirectX 12 Ultimate, 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
1TB PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available M.2 slot	null
RAID Support
No	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, Highlighted WASD	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
No	Supported
Game Optimization
OMEN Gaming Hub	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
Dual Fan System with Wide Rear Vents	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
No	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Standard, Quiet, Performance	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈9200 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈11000	null
Battery
Capacity
52.5Wh	null
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (mixed usage)	null
Charging Type
Fast Charge (50% in 30 minutes)	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
150W Smart AC Adapter	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB Type-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4), 2 x USB Type-A (5Gbps), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x AC Smart Pin, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Backlit Keyboard (White)	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5mm	null
N-Key Rollover
No	Supported
Touchpad Features
Multi-Touch Precision Touchpad	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual speakers by B&O	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
HP Audio Boost, DTS:X Ultra	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD with Temporal Noise Reduction	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
No	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Polycarbonate and Plastic	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Performance Blue	Black
RGB Lighting
No	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
35.7 x 25.5 x 2.35 cm	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Entry-Level	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with rear venting system	Yes
Software
OMEN Gaming Hub, HP QuickDrop, HP Support Assistant	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
ICP Accessory Bundle	null
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP Victus 15 with RTX 3050 and i5 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 Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050)

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