Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 vs HP Googlebook 14
65.1chipPerformancechip45.6
55.5Display31.8
86.7Battery88.6
20Portability88.6
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-722 spec wins — HP Googlebook 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 scores 59.3 against 59.4 for HP Googlebook 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP Googlebook 14 edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the HP Googlebook 14
- Stronger portability score: 89 vs 20
- 62% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 61% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 28 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LED | OLED (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5x (8448 MT/s) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 19 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.24 kg+62% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 10.9 mm+61% |
| Material | — | Recycled metal, post-consumer recycled keyboard components, ocean-bound plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C (10Gbps, DisplayPort, USB Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) IR camera | 5MP webcam |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR face unlock |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | HP Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Googlebook OS |
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