Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) vs Panasonic Let's note FC7
68.5chipPerformance62.7
55.5Display—
89.3Battery40.4
20Portability82.5
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)2 spec wins — Panasonic Let's note FC7
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 Panasonic Let's note FC7. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) edges ahead in battery 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 63
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 40
- 66% higher capacity: 92 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 29% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Panasonic Let's note FC7
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 20
- 69% lower weight: 1.04 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 28 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Panasonic Let's note FC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (ACR anti-glare film) | WUXGA TFT LCD, 16:10, anti-glare, non-touch |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Panasonic Let's note FC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel integrated graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Panasonic Let's note FC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 92 Wh+66% | 55 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Panasonic Let's note FC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.04 kg+69% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 19.9 mm+29% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Panasonic Let's note FC7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4, Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, RJ-45 LAN (1000BASE-T), HDMI (4K 144Hz), 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | FHD 1080p (2.07MP) camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Panasonic Let's note FC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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