LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050 Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050 $2,847 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (RTX 5070 & Intel i9 14th Gen)
Overview
Brand
LG	Acer
Model
gram Pro 17-inch	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU with 6GB GDDR6 VRAM	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 5050 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 8400MHz SO-DIMM	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
16GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
17.0-inch IPS LCD, 2560 x 1600 pixels, 144Hz, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, Variable Refresh Rate, Anti-Reflective Coating	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 64-bit	Windows 11 Home or Pro (not specified, assumed standard)
Weight
3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)	null
Color
Black	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores)	8 cores
Threads
20.0	16 threads
Base Clock
2.9 GHz (P-cores), 2.4 GHz (E-cores)	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.0 GHz (P-cores)	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W (configurable up to 55W)	null
Display
Screen Size
17 Inches	18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 pixels	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
144Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms (GtG)	3ms
Panel Type
IPS LCD	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits (typical)	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Anti-Reflective Coating, Wide Viewing Angles	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
32GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
Maximum 95W (Dynamic Boost enabled)	null
Ray Tracing
Supported with dedicated hardware cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported (DLSS 3.0)	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
Approximate 3DMark Time Spy Score: 12,500	null
Additional Features
NVIDIA Optimus Technology, G-SYNC Compatible	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	DDR5
RAM Speed
8400 MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x32GB) DDR5	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Supported via M.2 slot, optional 2.5-inch SATA drive	null
RAID Support
Supported (RAID 0, 1 via BIOS)	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
No	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
No	Supported
Game Optimization
NVIDIA GeForce Experience with Game Ready Drivers, Optimus Technology	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
Internal Dual Cooling System with vapor chamber and dual fans	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Limited to GPU; CPU overclocking not supported	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Quiet modes via LG Control Center	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: ~12,500; Cinebench R23 Multi-Core: ~22,000	null
Battery
Capacity
90Wh Lithium Polymer	null
Backup Time
Up to 25 hours video playback; approximately 8-10 hours typical usage	null
Charging Type
USB-C Power Delivery, 100W fast charging	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
65W or 100W USB-C Power Adapter	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm Headphone/Mic combo jack, MicroSD card reader	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Full-size backlit chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5mm	null
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Supported
Touchpad Features
Precision Touchpad with multi-touch gestures, Windows Hello compatible	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Four built-in speakers (stereo, Dolby Atmos support)	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos 3D Surround Sound, DTS:X Ultra	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam with privacy shutter	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Magnesium alloy chassis with aluminum lid	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Black	Black
RGB Lighting
No	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
Approx. 0.63 inches (16mm) thickness, 15.2 x 9.8 inches (385 x 250 mm)	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
No	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Internal vapor chamber cooling system	Yes
Software
Windows 11 Home, LG Control Center, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, AI Copilot, gram AI	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
LG gram Pro 17-inch	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
65W or 100W USB-C charger	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Included	Included
Warranty Card
Included (standard 1-year limited warranty)	Included
Additional Accessories
None	null
Launch Date
Release Date
June 5, 2025	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: LG Gram Pro 17 with RTX 5050 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 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (Series 2) , 14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores), 20 threads)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 144Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU)

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