Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Comparison

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 $3,399	GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,599	MSI Pulse GL66 with RTX 3070 and i7 12th Gen
Overview
Brand
Acer	GIGABYTE
Model
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)	AORUS Master 16 BXH-C4USE64SH
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz	32GB DDR5-5600MHz
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 WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs
Color
Black	Dark Tide (Black)
Processor
Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)
Threads
32 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
2.2 GHz	2.7 GHz (P-core), 2.1 GHz (E-core)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz	Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	36MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	55W (Processor Base Power, Max TDP 230W CPU+GPU Combined)
CPU
	Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2) Laptops
Architecture
	Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Additional Features
	Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), GiMATE AI agent, Embedded LLM for local AI processing, Intel vPro Technology
Display
Screen Size
18 inches	16 inches (40.64 cm)
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (2.5K)	2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Panel Type
IPS	OLED Display
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits (SDR), VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 (peak 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio)
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Anti-Glare Display, G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, Pantone Validated, TÜV Rheinland Certified, Dolby Vision®
Response Time
	0.2ms (G2G)
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	12GB 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 DDS Technology, AI-enhanced graphics and performance, 1962 AI TOPS (GPU only)
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
	140W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, up to 230W total thermal power with CPU)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 128GB	Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots, 2x16GB configured for 32GB total)
Storage
Primary Storage
4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 additional PCIe Gen5x4 M.2 Slot available, and 1 additional PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 Slot (Total 2 M.2 slots for expansion, supports up to 4TB total storage).
RAID Support
No	Yes, supports PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD in RAID 0 for higher-end configurations.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Not explicitly specified, but a gaming-optimized keyboard with N-Key rollover.
RGB Customization
Yes, via PredatorSense	Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector).
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent for performance optimization and customization), AI Cooling.
Performance
Cooling Technology
5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans with Liquid Metal Thermal Grease	WINDFORCE Infinity EX (Vapor Chamber, Dual 84-blade Fans, 5x High-coverage Heat Pipes, 0.1mm Thin Fins, 3D VortX Air-Channeling with 4-way outlets, Keyboard & D-cover Inlets, Icy Touch Design, 0dB Ambient Experience via GiMATE)
Overclocking Support
Yes, via PredatorSense	Yes (Intel Core Ultra HX processor offers overclocking headrooms, via GiMATE)
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Dynamically adapts via GiMATE AI Cooling, user-controlled modes available (e.g., Gaming, Creator, Silent).
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not explicitly specified by Gigabyte, but expected leading performance for its class (e.g., Time Spy: ~20,377 with RTX 5080 variant, will be slightly lower for 5070 Ti).
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	99Wh Li-Polymer Battery
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Not explicitly specified, but large capacity for a gaming laptop, supports long usage hours.
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Fast Charge to 50% in 30 minutes, PD 3.0 Type-C Charging Support (up to 100W)
Power Adapter
330W	330W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support (2x2)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.4
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 Thunderbolt™ 5 (Type C, DP 2.1 and PD 3.0, up to 120Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (Type C, DP 1.4 and PD 3.0, up to 40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x microSD Card Reader (UHS-II), 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x Power-adapter port
Ethernet
	RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Per-Key RGB backlit membrane keyboard, N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting
Key Travel
1.8mm	1.7mm key travel
N-Key Rollover
Yes	N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	Multi-touch trackpad with gesture control, 26% larger operating area
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with DTS:X Ultra	4x 2W Speakers (total 8W)
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio	Dolby Atmos®, Dual-channel Smart Amplifier system, Built-in Microphones, Hi-Res Audio Ready
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (3.5mm Audio Combo Jack)
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	FHD 1080p IR Camera
Privacy Shutter
Yes	No
Enhancements
	Windows Hello Facial Recognition Log-in
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Aluminum chassis with anti-fingerprint coating
Color Options
Black	Dark Tide (Black)
RGB Lighting
Yes, PredatorSense customizable lighting	Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector), RGB Light Bar (on some designs, common for Master series).
Dimensions
Not specified	23.11-29.97 mm (H) x 357.12 mm (W) x 254 mm (D) / 0.91-1.18 x 14.06 x 10 inches
Additional Features
	Patented 4-sided Super-slim Bezels, NIL Technology for exquisite appearance, Icy Touch Design on keyboard area.
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans	Yes (WINDFORCE Infinity EX with Vapor Chamber, high-density fins)
Software
Pre-installed PredatorSense for system control and customization	Windows 11 Home, GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent), AI Cooling, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Windows Hello.
Upgrade-Friendly Design
	Expandable RAM (up to 64GB), Dual-slot PCIe SSDs (up to 4TB total).
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 330W AC Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes, 2-year manufacturer's guarantee
Additional Accessories
8-in-1 CD/DVD Drive	None explicitly mentioned beyond standard accessories.
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	March 2025 (Pre-orders started Feb 2025, availability from March 2025)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 or GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX)?

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 DDR5-5600MHz)

Advantages of GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX):

Offers better Weight (2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs vs 3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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