Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) vs MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W
68.5chipPerformancespec-based56.8
97.5Graphics87.6
55.5Displayspec-based80
89.3Batteryspec-based73.3
20Portabilityspec-based37
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)2 spec wins — MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W
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 MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W. 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
- 62% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 13,644
- 15% higher capacity: 92 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W
- 32% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 3.4 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (ACR anti-glare film) | IPS |
| 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 E8W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5200 (SODIMM) |
| 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 E8W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,839Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,483Top 30% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099+62%Top 9% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 92 Wh+15% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.3 kg+32% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 25.6 mm+9% |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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