Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
69.9Performancespec-based65.6
100Graphics92.6
52.2Displayspec-based55.5
86.7Batteryspec-based98.7
23Portabilityspec-based20
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73)6 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) scores 65.9 against 66.1 for Razer Blade 18 (2025). 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 AI (PH16-73)
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 93
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 44% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 17,434
- 13% lower weight: 2.7 kg vs 3.1 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,300 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 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 AI (PH16-73) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen 5 and Gen 4 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,045Top 18% | 3,127+3%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,896Top 10% | 20,220+2%Top 8% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+44%Top 1% | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Charging | 330 W | 400 W+21% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg+13% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm+1% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Metal lid, plastic chassis | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, Killer E5000B Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 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 7 (Intel Killer 1750x) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera, no privacy shutter | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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