HP Omen 17 RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 7 Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

HP Omen 17 RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 7 $1,699 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX)
Overview
Brand
HP	Acer
Model
Omen 17 RTX 5070	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
32GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
17.3-inch, 2560 x 1440 pixels, 240Hz, IPS, 300 nits, 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 Pro 64-bit	Windows 11 Home or Pro (not specified, assumed standard)
Weight
	null
Color
Shadow Black	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI 7 3500	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
AMD Ryzen AI 7 3500 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
8.0	8 cores
Threads
16.0	16 threads
Base Clock
2.0 GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.0 GHz	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
16MB L3 Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
	null
Display
Screen Size
17.3 Inches	18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1440	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
300 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, 17.3" FHD, 240Hz, 3ms Response	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
	null
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
	null
Additional Features
	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5 SO-DIMM	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
	null
RAID Support
	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Full-size RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
Yes	Supported
Game Optimization
	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
	null
Battery
Capacity
83Whr	null
Backup Time
	null
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
WiFi 6E (802.11ax)	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio Jack	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size, 1-zone RGB Backlit Keyboard with Numeric Keypad	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
	null
N-Key Rollover
	Supported
Touchpad Features
	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
HP True Vision 1080p FHD IR camera with Noise Reduction	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
	Supported
Build & Design
Material
	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Shadow Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
	Supported
Advanced Cooling
	Yes
Software
	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
HP Omen 17 RTX 5070 Gaming Laptop	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
	Included
Warranty Card
	Included
Additional Accessories
HP RGB Mouse, HyperX Mousepad	null
Launch Date
Release Date
September 19, 2025	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: HP Omen 17 RTX 5070 & Ryzen AI 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 Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9):

Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs AMD Ryzen AI 7 3500)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070)

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