Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) vs Chuwi GameBook 9955HX
63.6Performancespec-based66.1
100Graphics92.6
54.7Displayspec-based64.1
98.7Batteryspec-based70.4
20Portabilityspec-based42.6
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71)4 spec wins — Chuwi GameBook 9955HX
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) scores 66.3 against 66.2 for Chuwi GameBook 9955HX. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71)
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 93
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 44% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 17,434
- 27% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 78 Wh
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,741 vs 19,885
Reasons to pick the Chuwi GameBook 9955HX
- 150% higher Refresh rate: 300 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 34% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,225 vs 2,524
- 28% lower thickness: 21.4 mm vs 29.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,399 vs $4,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED (Dual-Mode: 4K 120Hz / FHD 240Hz, G-SYNC) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 300 Hz+150% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen 5 slots) | NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,524Bottom 23% | 3,225+28%Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,741+14%Top 3% | 19,885Top 11% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+44%Top 1% | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh+27% | 78 Wh |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 2.3 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 21.4 mm+28% |
| Material | — | Aluminum and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, DC-in, Kensington lock | 2x USB-C (PD 140W and PD 100W), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Mini DisplayPort 2.1, 2.5Gb Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm audio jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750x) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR webcam | 2MP FHD + IR with privacy shutter |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Chuwi GameBook 9955HX |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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