Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
68.5chipPerformancespec-based65.6
97.5Graphics92.6
55.5Displayspec-based55.5
89.3Batteryspec-based98.7
20Portabilityspec-based20
1 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)3 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
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 Razer Blade 18 (2025). 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 93
- 27% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 17,434
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″ | 18 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (ACR anti-glare film) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,127Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,220Top 8% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099+27%Top 9% | 17,434Top 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 92 Wh | 99 Wh+8% |
| Charging | — | 400 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 3.1 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 27.9 mm |
| Material | — | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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