ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) $1,750 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	MSI Katana 15 HX (RTX 5070 & Intel i7 14th Gen)
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
TUF A18 5070	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 4800MHz SO-DIMM	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
8GB Laptops
Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS, 240Hz, 16:10 aspect ratio	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
Approximately 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs)	null
Color
Jaeger Gray	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
AMD Ryzen 7 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
8.0	8 cores
Threads
16.0	16 threads
Base Clock
3.2 GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.7 GHz	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
16MB L3 cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W	null
Display
Screen Size
18 Inches	18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms (GTG)	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
400 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare coating, Wide viewing angles	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
Maximum 140W (configurable)	null
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 15,000	null
Additional Features
Supports NVIDIA Optimus technology	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Memory
RAM Type
DDR4 SO-DIMM	DDR5
RAM Speed
4800 MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32GB (2x16GB) via two SO-DIMM slots	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not available	null
RAID Support
Not supported	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Backlit RGB keyboard with gaming-specific keys	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
Yes, per-key RGB lighting	Supported
Game Optimization
Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate software for performance tuning	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
Advanced vapor chamber cooling with dual fans	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Supported via ASUS Armoury Crate	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo modes	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
See 'Graphics' section for 3DMark score	null
Battery
Capacity
76 Wh	null
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	null
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
1 x USB-C (with DisplayPort and Power Delivery), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 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 membrane keyboard with gaming keys	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.8mm	null
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Supported
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra support	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
DTS:X Ultra, Noise suppression	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum lid with magnesium alloy chassis	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Jaeger Gray	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, keyboard backlit	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
Approximately 399 x 267 x 22 mm	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Supported	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, vapor chamber cooling system	Yes
Software
Pre-installed ASUS Armoury Crate, Windows 11 Home	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
ASUS TUF A18 5070 Gaming Laptop	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
180W AC adapter	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Included	Included
Warranty Card
Included	Included
Additional Accessories
Bundle with PCO Laptop Cooler	null
Launch Date
Release Date
September 2025	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: ASUS TUF A18 (RTX 5070 & Ryzen 7 260) 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 AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU)

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