Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
63.6Performance65.6
100Graphics92.6
54.7Displayspec-based55.5
98.7Batteryspec-based98.7
20Portabilityspec-based20
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71)4 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) scores 66.3 against 66.1 for Razer Blade 18 (2025). 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
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 22,741 vs 20,220
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,127 vs 2,524
- 11% lower weight: 3.1 kg vs 3.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $3,500 vs $4,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED (Dual-Mode: 4K 120Hz / FHD 240Hz, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen 5 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,524Bottom 23% | 3,127+24%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,741+12%Top 3% | 20,220Top 9% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+44%Top 1% | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Charging | — | 400 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 3.1 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 27.9 mm+5% |
| Material | — | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 BE1750x) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR webcam | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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