Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) vs HP EliteBook X G2a 14
68.5chipPerformancechip54.9
55.5Display54.3
89.3Battery57.3
20Portability87.9
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)3 spec wins — HP EliteBook X G2a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) scores 61.1 against 61.2 for HP EliteBook X G2a 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP EliteBook X G2a 14 edges ahead in portability, 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 55
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 57
- 35% higher capacity: 92 Wh vs 68 Wh
- 29% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook X G2a 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 20
- 67% lower weight: 1.11 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 500 nits
- 49% lower thickness: 14.3 mm vs 28 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (ACR anti-glare film) | IPS LCD with HP Sure View 6 integrated privacy screen |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 800 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | AMD Radeon 890M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 92 Wh+35% | 68 Wh |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.11 kg+67% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 14.3 mm+49% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 (40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1, USB-A (5Gbps), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 5MP IR camera |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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