Acer Predator Helios 18P AI vs Dell Pro 13 Premium
74.9chipPerformancechip46.1
54.7Display29.8
—Battery77.5
20Portability84.2
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 18P AI2 spec wins — Dell Pro 13 Premium
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 18P AI scores 55.8 against 55.8 for Dell Pro 13 Premium. 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 46
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 30
- 1072% higher storage: 6,000 GB vs 512 GB
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro 13 Premium
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 20
- 69% lower weight: 1.07 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 39% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 29.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,340 vs $3,999
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+35% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED | IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | ECC | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 6,000 GB+1072% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 5 SSD | PCIe Gen4 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 17.1 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 1.07 kg+69% |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 18 mm+39% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A with PowerShare, HDMI 2.1, headset combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 or above | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR | 8MP HDR with IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader (optional), IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | Dell Pro 13 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
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