ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7 Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7 $1,299 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	Lenovo LOQ with RTX 5050 (Ryzen 7 250)
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
ROG Strix G15 G513RM-IS74 (2022)	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 3060 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB DDR5-4800MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080), 300Hz, 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
Eclipse Gray	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 6800H	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
8 Cores	8 cores
Threads
16 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
3.2 GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 4.7 GHz	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
20MB Total Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W	null
Display
Screen Size
15.6 inches	18 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (FHD)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
300Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS-Level	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
300 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Adaptive Sync, Anti-Glare	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
6GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
140W (115W + 25W Dynamic Boost)	null
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 2.0	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 8600	null
Additional Features
MUX Switch, ROG Boost	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
4800MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 32GB	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available M.2 slot	null
RAID Support
No	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Keys	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
Yes, Per-Key RGB via Aura Sync	Supported
Game Optimization
Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Liquid Metal and Arc Flow Fans	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Armoury Crate	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈11200 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈14500	null
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	null
Backup Time
Up to 7 hours	null
Charging Type
Fast Charging (50% in 30 mins)	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
240W 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, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x LAN RJ-45, 1 x Headphone/Mic Combo Jack	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
RGB Backlit Chiclet Keyboard (Per-Key RGB)	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	null
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Supported
Touchpad Features
Precision Multi-Gesture Touchpad	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Smart Amp Technology Speakers	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
No built-in webcam	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Not applicable	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Eclipse Gray	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Per-Key + UnderGlow Light Bar	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
35.4 x 25.9 x 2.72 cm	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Liquid Metal on CPU	Yes
Software
ROG Armoury Crate, MyASUS	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
Yes, 240W	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
None	null
Launch Date
Release Date
2022.0	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7 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 ASUS ROG Strix G15 with RTX 3060 and Ryzen 7:

Offers better Refresh Rate (300Hz vs 240Hz)

Advantages of Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9):

Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs AMD Ryzen 7 6800H)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060)

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