Acer Predator Helios 18P AI vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
74.9chipPerformance69.8
100Graphics100
54.7Displayspec-based78.4
—Batteryspec-based42.9
20Portabilityspec-based20
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 18P AI3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 18P AI scores 62.9 against 62.7 for ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 18P AI edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 18P AI
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 70
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 193% higher storage: 6,000 GB vs 2,048 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | ECC | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 6,000 GB+193% | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 5 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,158Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,668Top 5% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090Top 1% | 25,090Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | — | 380 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 3.3 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm+8% | 32 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 or above | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 |
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