Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX) Comparison

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 $3,399	HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX) $1,599	HP Omen 16 (RTX 5060 & Ryzen 9 8940HX)
Overview
Brand
Acer	HP
Model
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)	OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop (e.g., 16-an0119 or 16-an0075cl equivalent)
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
RTX 4080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB DDR5-5600MHz
64GB Laptops \| 16GB 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) IPS, 240Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs	2.43 kg or 5.35 lbs
Color
Black	Shadow Black
Processor
Model
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance Cores + 16 Efficient Cores)	16 (6 Performance-cores + 8 Efficient-cores + 2 Low Power E-cores)
Threads
32 Threads	22.0
Base Clock
2.2 GHz	2.1 GHz (Efficient Cores), 2.8 GHz (Performance Cores)
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz	Up to 5.4 GHz (Performance Cores)
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 Cache
TDP
55W	45W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 105W-150W with GPU)
CPU
	Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285H Laptops
Architecture
	Arrow Lake-H (2nd Gen Core Ultra, H series)
Additional Features
	Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS)
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	IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB (some sources indicate 100% DCI-P3 for higher-end configurations or OLED panels)
Brightness
Up to 500 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, NVIDIA G-Sync	Low Blue Light, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support
Response Time
	3ms (G2G)
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	8GB 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, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-enhanced performance
Architecture
	NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
	Up to 105W (Total Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost)
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 128GB	Yes, up to 32GB (2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, 2x8GB configured for 16GB)
Storage
Primary Storage
4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Not specified	1 additional M.2 SSD slot available (2 total M.2 slots, supports Gen4)
RAID Support
No	Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots can sometimes support RAID configurations.
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	Not explicitly specified, but full-size keyboard with numeric keypad.
RGB Customization
Yes, via PredatorSense	4-zone RGB backlit keyboard, customizable in OMEN Gaming Hub.
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	OMEN AI, OMEN Gaming Hub (Optimizer, Network Booster, Unleashed mode for manual overclock control)
Performance
Cooling Technology
5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans with Liquid Metal Thermal Grease	OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology (optimized airflow, dual fans, additional heat pipes, expanded fan gap, optimized for thin chassis)
Overclocking Support
Yes, via PredatorSense	Yes (Unleashed mode in OMEN Gaming Hub)
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Full Speed	Available via OMEN Gaming Hub (e.g., Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Unleashed mode)
Benchmark Scores
Not specified	Not explicitly specified by HP, but expected strong performance for AAA titles.
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	70 Wh Li-ion polymer, 4-cell (some configurations might have 83 Wh)
Backup Time
Up to 6 hours (varies with usage)	Approx. 6 hours (general usage), less for gaming (~1.5-2 hours).
Charging Type
Fast Charging	Supports battery fast charge (approximately 50% in 30 minutes)
Power Adapter
330W	230W AC Power Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (2x2) or Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3	5.3 or 5.4 (depending on Wi-Fi module)
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 USB Type-C® 10Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge), 1x USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate, 2x USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x Headphone/microphone combo, 1x AC smart pin (power port)
Ethernet
	Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN (Gigabit Ethernet)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Backlit Chiclet	Full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, shadow black keyboard with numeric keypad and 26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Key Travel
1.8mm	Not explicitly specified
N-Key Rollover
Yes	26-Key Rollover Anti-Ghosting Key technology
Touchpad Features
Large Glass Touchpad with Multi-Gesture Support	HP Imagepad with Multi-touch Gesture Support
Audio
Speakers
Stereo Speakers with DTS:X Ultra	Dual speakers tuned by HyperX
Audio Enhancements
Hi-Res Audio	DTS:X® Ultra; HP Audio Boost; HyperX
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes (Headphone/microphone combo)
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD	HP True Vision 1080p FHD camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Yes (Camera privacy shutter)
Enhancements
	AI features for video quality (implied by OMEN AI), Windows Hello support
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic	Plastic chassis (Shadow Black, designed for durability and slim profile)
Color Options
Black	Shadow Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, PredatorSense customizable lighting	4-Zone RGB keyboard
Dimensions
Not specified	35.75 x 26.9 x 1.99 - 2.29 cm (front to rear) / 14.07 x 10.59 x 0.78 - 0.90 inches (for OMEN 16 Slim variants)
Additional Features
	Thinner chassis compared to standard OMEN 16 models
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fans	Yes (OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology)
Software
Pre-installed PredatorSense for system control and customization	OMEN Gaming Hub, Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Copilot, DTS:X Ultra, HyperX, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)
Upgrade-Friendly Design
	User-accessible memory slots, SSD upgradeability.
AI PC Features
	Intel AI Boost NPU for accelerated AI workloads, OMEN AI for performance optimization.
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Yes
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 230W AC Power Adapter
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes, 1-year limited hardware warranty (may vary by region)
Additional Accessories
8-in-1 CD/DVD Drive	Microsoft Copilot, Xbox Game Pass (3-month trial)
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	March/April 2025 (Launched at HP Amplify 2025)
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 2024 With Rtx 4080 or HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX)?

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 16GB DDR5-5600MHz)

Advantages of HP Omen 16 (RTX 5070 & Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX):

Offers better Weight (2.43 kg or 5.35 lbs vs 3.5 kg or 7.72 lbs)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080)

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