Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) vs MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W
68.5chipPerformancespec-basedchip54.3
97.5Graphics85
55.5Displayspec-based80
89.3Batteryspec-based86.7
20Portabilityspec-based29
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)2 spec wins — MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) scores 65.9 against 66.1 for MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W. Pick by the categories that matter to you, 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 85
- 84% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 12,021
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W
- 26% lower weight: 2.5 kg vs 3.4 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (ACR anti-glare film) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099+84%Top 9% | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 92 Wh+2% | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.5 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 27.9 mm |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 720p HD with shutter |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX D8W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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