Acer Predator Helios 18P AI vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)
74.9chipPerformancechip47.3
54.7Display38.4
—Battery70.7
20Portability78.1
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 18P AI2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 18P AI scores 55.8 against 55.8 for ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 18P AI edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 18P AI
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 700% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 24 GB
- 486% higher storage: 6,000 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA)
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 20
- 57% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 56% lower thickness: 12.9 mm vs 29.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $3,999
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED | OLED touchscreen (stylus support) |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 192 GB+700% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | ECC | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 6,000 GB+486% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 5 SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 78 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 1.5 kg+57% |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 12.9 mm+56% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 or above | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606KA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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