Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
65.1chipPerformancespec-based46.6
92.6Graphics85.9
55.5Displayspec-based55.5
86.7Batteryspec-based86.7
20Portabilityspec-based62.8
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-722 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 scores 63.7 against 63.9 for ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024). 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 PHN18-72
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 86
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 39% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 17,434 vs 12,516
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- 44% lower weight: 1.85 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 28 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LED | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,525Bottom 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,588Top 43% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434+39%Top 21% | 12,516Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.85 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 16.4 mm+41% |
| Material | — | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) IR camera | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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