Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
61.6Performance65.6
73.3Display55.5
44.8Battery98.7
23Portability20
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)6 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+54) and performance (+4). Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 56
- Stronger portability score: 23 vs 20
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 13% lower weight: 2.7 kg vs 3.1 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 45
- 21% higher charging: 400 W vs 330 W
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
- 10% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+4% | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 25% | 3,127+5%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 18% | 20,220+9%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W | 400 W+21% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg+13% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 27.9 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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