Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) vs Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16
68.5chipPerformancechip62.4
55.5Display38.4
89.3Battery94.7
20Portability48
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)5 spec wins — Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) scores 61.1 against 60.9 for Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 62
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 89
- Stronger portability score: 48 vs 20
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 36% lower weight: 2.17 kg vs 3.4 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (ACR anti-glare film) | Tandem OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 3000 Blackwell (12GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen5 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 92 Wh | 96 Wh+4% |
| Charging | — | 165 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.17 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 20.2 mm+28% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 5 (80/120Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SD card slot, headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 8MP RGB with IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Dell Pro Precision 7 Series 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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