Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) vs ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606GP)
68.5chipPerformancespec-basedchip53.6
97.5Graphics87.6
55.5Displayspec-based54.7
89.3Batteryspec-based86.7
20Portabilityspec-based61.6
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)3 spec wins — ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606GP)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) scores 65.9 against 65.9 for ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606GP). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 88
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 62% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 13,644
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606GP)
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 46% lower weight: 1.85 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 17.3 mm vs 28 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606GP) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (ACR anti-glare film) | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, stylus support) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606GP) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606GP) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099+62%Top 9% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606GP) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 92 Wh+2% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606GP) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.85 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 17.3 mm+38% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606GP) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (display and power delivery), HDMI 2.1 FRL, SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ProArt P16 (H7606GP) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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