Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) Comparison

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 $3,399	HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX) $1,689	ASUS TUF A15 with RTX 3050 and Ryzen 7
Overview
Brand
Acer	HP
Model
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)	OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop (e.g., 16-ap0053dx / BP1Q1UA#ABA)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5060 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5200MHz
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 WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, 144Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	2.45 kg or 5.42 lbs
Color
Black	Shadow Black
Processor
Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	16 (8 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores)
Threads
32 Threads	32.0
Base Clock
2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz	Up to 5.3 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	64MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	45W (Processor Base Power, GPU Total Graphics Power 115W, Total System Power up to 170W)
CPU
	AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 Laptops
Architecture
	Zen 4 (Hawk Point)
Additional Features
	AMD Ryzen AI (up to 50 NPU TOPS), Copilot+ PC capable
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (2.5K)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA / FHD+)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	144Hz
Panel Type
IPS	IPS, micro-edge
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	62.5% sRGB (some sources indicate 100% sRGB for different panel variants)
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	300 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Anti-glare display, AMD FreeSync™ technology, Low Blue Light (for some variants)
Response Time
	Not explicitly specified, but often 3ms for gaming IPS panels, though some sources list 60-165Hz with 3ms for other Omen 16 variants.
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 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	NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch (implied by OMEN AI optimization), NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
	115W (with Dynamic Boost)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5200MHz (some sources mention 5600MHz for other configurations)
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 128GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	Not explicitly specified, but typically Omen 16 models have a single M.2 slot or two for expansion (this model likely has one available after primary is used).
RAID Support
No	Not specified
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Not explicitly specified, but standard full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.
RGB Customization
Yes, via PredatorSense	4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub.
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)
Performance
Cooling Technology
5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans with Liquid Metal Thermal Grease	OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology (optimized airflow, dual fans, intelligent IR thermopile sensor), additional heat pipe on CPU and GPU, expanded fan gap.
Overclocking Support
Yes, via PredatorSense	Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub)
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Unleashed mode)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	83 Wh Li-ion polymer, 6-cell (some sources mention 70 Wh, but 83 Wh is common for this high-end config)
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Not explicitly specified, but typically around 5-8 hours for light use, less for gaming.
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
330W	230W AC Power Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) (MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E MT7922)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3
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 USB Type-C® 10Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 1x USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate, 2x USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x Headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin (power port)
Ethernet
	Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and 26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Key Travel
1.8mm	Not explicitly specified
N-Key Rollover
Yes	26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with DTS:X Ultra	Dual speakers tuned by HyperX
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio	DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes (Camera privacy shutter)
Enhancements
	AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI)
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Plastic chassis (Shadow Black, designed for durability)
Color Options
Black	Shadow Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, PredatorSense customizable lighting	4-Zone RGB keyboard, RGB in keyboard frame (Light Bar mentioned for some series)
Dimensions
Not specified	35.75 x 26.9 x 2.37 cm (front); 35.75 x 26.9 x 2.84 cm (rear) / 14.07 x 10.59 x 0.94 - 1.12 inches
Additional Features
	Sturdy build for gaming
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans	Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology)
Software
Pre-installed PredatorSense for system control and customization	OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, Otter.ai, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX
Upgrade-Friendly Design
	User-accessible memory slots, SSD upgradeability.
AI PC Features
	AMD Ryzen AI NPU for accelerated AI workloads, OMEN AI for performance optimization.
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 230W AC Power Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may vary by region)
Additional Accessories
8-in-1 CD/DVD Drive	Microsoft Copilot AI, Otter.ai (pre-installed, details on full version/trial vary)
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 HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)?

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 DDR5-5200MHz)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 144Hz)

Advantages of HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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