Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
65.1chipPerformance63.4
55.5Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
20Portability24.5
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-721 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 scores 59.3 against 59.5 for ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $2,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 25 vs 20
- 20% lower weight: 2.65 kg vs 3.3 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LED | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,012Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,535Top 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 380 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.65 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 28 mm+9% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) IR camera | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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