Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen) Comparison

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 $3,399	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen) $1,999	ASUS Strix Scar 16 (2025) with RTX 5090 and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Overview
Brand
Acer	ASUS
Model
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)	ROG Strix G16 (2025) (e.g., G615JXR or similar G615 series)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
64GB Laptops \| 32GB Laptops
Storage
4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
4TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch 2.5K IPS, 240Hz	16-inch FHD+ 16:10 (1920 x 1200) IPS-level, 165Hz, 3ms
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	2.65 kg or 5.84 lbs
Color
Black	Eclipse Gray
Processor
Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
32 Threads	32.0
Base Clock
2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz (P-cores base), 1.6 GHz (E-cores base)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz	Up to 5.8 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	65W (Processor Base Power, Max Turbo Power up to 157W, Total System Power up to 175W CPU+GPU in Manual mode for higher TGP GPUs)
CPU
	Intel Core i9 Processor 14900HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops
Architecture
	Raptor Lake (14th Gen)
Additional Features
	Intel AI Engine for AI-Powered computing experience, Copilot Key integrated in keyboard.
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (2.5K)	1920 x 1200 (FHD+ WUXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	165Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS-level, Anti-glare display
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	G-Sync, MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Support Dolby Vision HDR
Response Time
	3ms (G2G)
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR7
Ray Tracing
Yes	Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation
Additional Features
MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus	Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, Max-Q technologies, powers advanced AI with 798 AI TOPS.
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
	115W (ROG Boost: 1475MHz at 115W (1425MHz Boost Clock+50MHz OC, 100W+15W Dynamic Boost))
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 128GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel memory technology)
Storage
Primary Storage
4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 additional M.2 PCIe slot available (2 total M.2 PCIe slots)
RAID Support
No	Yes, supports manual setup PCIe NVME RAID 0 (on models with two slots)
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Yes (dedicated hotkeys for volume, mic mute, Armoury Crate)
RGB Customization
Yes, via PredatorSense	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB, Aura Sync
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	Armoury Crate, Scenario Profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans with Liquid Metal Thermal Grease	ROG Intelligent Cooling, End-to-end Vapor Chamber, Sandwiched heatsink design, Tri-Fan Technology, Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal (on CPU & GPU), Full-Surround Vents, Full-Width Heatsink, CoolZone keyboard, Dust Filter, 2nd Gen Arc Flow Fans, 7 comprehensive heatpipes
Overclocking Support
Yes, via PredatorSense	Yes (via Manual mode in Armoury Crate)
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual (via Armoury Crate)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not explicitly specified in official documentation, varies by test
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Not explicitly specified, but good for a powerful gaming laptop.
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Standard Charging, Rapid Type-C Charging (0-50% in 30 minutes), USB-C Power Delivery (Min: 45W, Max: 100W)
Power Adapter
330W	280W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) (Triple band) 2*2
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, G-Sync), 1 x 2.5G LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for DisplayPort™ / power delivery / G-SYNC (10Gbps), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Ethernet
	2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 4-Zone RGB
Key Travel
1.8mm	Not explicitly specified, but typical for ROG laptops
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Not explicitly specified
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Precision Touchpad, With Copilot key
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with DTS:X Ultra	2-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio	AI noise-canceling technology, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Built-in array microphone, 5.1.2 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (3.5mm Combo Audio Jack)
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	1080P FHD IR Camera
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes (though some models omit physical shutters, IR cameras often have software/e-shutters)
Enhancements
	Windows Hello support
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Plastic chassis (Eclipse Gray)
Color Options
Black	Eclipse Gray
RGB Lighting
Yes, PredatorSense customizable lighting	4-Zone RGB keyboard, Aura Sync Light Bar
Dimensions
Not specified	35.4 x 26.8 x 2.28 ~ 3.08 cm (13.94 x 10.55 x 0.90 ~ 1.21 inches)
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans	Yes (Vapor Chamber, Tri-Fan, Liquid Metal)
Software
Pre-installed PredatorSense for system control and customization	Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
	Tool-less access for RAM and SSD
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 280W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes, 1 Year Onsite Warranty (may vary by region)
Additional Accessories
8-in-1 CD/DVD Drive	Microsoft 365 Basic (1 Year), Office Home 2024 (lifetime), McAfee (1 year), Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months), ROG backpack (may be included with some retailers)
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	June 2025 (as per current market listings)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 or ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen)?

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

Advantages of Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080:

Offers better RAM (64GB DDR5-5600MHz vs 32GB DDR5-5600MHz)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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