Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
63.6Performance50.7
54.7Display54.7
98.7Battery60
20Portability92.9
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71)3 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) scores 61.2 against 61.3 for HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71)
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 60
- 65% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,741 vs 13,756
- 41% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 27% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 14.2 ″
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 20
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 72% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 54% lower thickness: 13.5 mm vs 29.6 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+27% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED (Dual-Mode: 4K 120Hz / FHD 240Hz, G-SYNC) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7) | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen 5 slots) | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,524+1%Bottom 22% | 2,507Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,741+65%Top 4% | 13,756Top 49% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh+41% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | — | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 0.98 kg+72% |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 13.5 mm+54% |
| Material | — | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750x) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR webcam | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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