Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
68.5chipPerformance65.8
97.5Graphicschip83.2
55.5Displayspec-based46.9
89.3Batteryspec-based60
20Portabilityspec-based84.4
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) scores 65.9 against 65.8 for ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) edges ahead in graphics and performance, 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 83
- 34% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 13.4 ″
- 33% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 180 Hz
- 31% higher capacity: 92 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- 65% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 28 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+34% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (ACR anti-glare film) | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+33% | 180 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,978Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,269Top 5% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 92 Wh+31% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.2 kg+65% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 14.9 mm+47% |
| Material | — | CNC-milled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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