Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) vs MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+
68.5chipPerformancespec-basedchip65.4
97.5Graphics—
55.5Displayspec-based40
89.3Batteryspec-based99.9
20Portabilityspec-based60.6
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)3 spec wins — MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+
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 MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+. 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)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+
- 44% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 40% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 28 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (ACR anti-glare film) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | NVIDIA RTX Spark N1X |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU (6144 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X (soldered, unified memory) |
| 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 Prestige N16 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099Top 9% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 92 Wh | 100 Wh+9% |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.9 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 16.9 mm+40% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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, PD 3.1, Thunderbolt 4 compatible), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | MSI Prestige N16 Flip AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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