Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 vs MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM
65.1chipPerformancechip55.1
55.5Display55
86.7Battery76
20Portability54
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-722 spec wins — MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM
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 MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM 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
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 76
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Reasons to pick the MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 20
- 38% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 28 mm
- 36% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 3.3 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+10% | 82 Wh |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.1 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 17.4 mm+38% |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) IR camera | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | MSI Summit 16 AI Evo A2HM |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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