Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 vs REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026)
65.1chipPerformancespec-basedchip56.9
92.6Graphicschip73
55.5Displayspec-based38.4
86.7Batteryspec-based89.3
20Portabilityspec-based74.6
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-723 spec wins — REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026)
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 REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026). 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 73
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 29% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026)
- 55% lower weight: 1.48 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 43% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 28 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 SSD (plus one reserved M.2 expansion slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434Top 21% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 92 Wh+2% |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.48 kg+55% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 15.9 mm+43% |
| Material | — | Metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (full-featured), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) IR camera | 1080p |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | REDMI Book Pro 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Chinese version) |
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