Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
61.6Performance80.2
94.2Graphics97.5
73.3Displayspec-based47.9
44.8Batteryspec-based42.8
23Portabilityspec-based20
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)7 spec wins — MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 59.1 against 58.9 for MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- 116% higher Web browsing endurance: 5.5 h vs 2.6 h
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 793 nits
- 25% lower weight: 2.7 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 28.9 mm vs 32.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $4,499
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 80 vs 62
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 94
- 300% higher storage: 4,096 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 21% higher charging: 400 W vs 330 W
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+26% | 793 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 4,096 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 17% | 21,851+17%Top 4% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 18,823Top 20% | 22,099+17%Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h+116% | 2.6 h |
| Charging | 330 W | 400 W+21% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg+25% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm+10% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, microSD, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ45, SD Express card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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