Acer Predator Helios 18P AI vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
74.9chipPerformancespec-based64.7
100Graphics97.5
54.7Displayspec-based55.5
—Batteryspec-based77.3
20Portabilityspec-based23.6
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 18P AI3 spec wins — HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 18P AI scores 62.9 against 63 for HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 18P AI
- 500% higher RAM: 192 GB vs 32 GB
- 486% higher storage: 6,000 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 14% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 22,099
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 23% lower weight: 2.68 kg vs 3.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $3,999
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | ECC | DDR5-5600 (2 slots) |
| Storage | 6,000 GB+486% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 5 SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,097Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,822Top 12% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+14%Top 1% | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 83 Wh |
| Charging | — | 330 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 2.68 kg+23% |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 27.9 mm+6% |
| Material | — | Aluminum lid and base, plastic keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 or above | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18P AI | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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