Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 4000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 64GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, No OS, Windows 11 Pro
- Battery
- 90Wh
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 401 x 308 x 14.9 - 28 mm (15.79" x 12.13" x 0.59")
- Weight
- 3.30 kg (7.3 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 2x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- Thunderbolt 4
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- FHD with Temporal Noise Reduction
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Dual Microphone with Acer Purified Voice
- Speakers
- Stereo Speakers, DTS X: Ultra
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
All Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72) configurations
CPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72) series.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72) series.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72) in-depth review
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72) defies the stereotype that 18-inch gaming laptops have to be thick, cumbersome tanks. It arrives with a surprisingly svelte profile (it's 14.9 mm / 0.59" thick at the front!) that houses serious firepower, including a high-wattage RTX 5070 Ti. This machine aims to deliver the best of both worlds: the immersive, expansive screen real estate of a desktop replacement, packaged in a chassis that doesn't require a forklift to move. But has Acer sacrificed too much performance to achieve this slim design, or have they struck the perfect balance for b[...]
Pros
- Excellent 240Hz QHD+ display with accurate colors and no PWM
- Surprisingly slim and sleek design for an 18-inch laptop
- Solid gaming performance with good stability
- Great battery life for its class (nearly 6 hours)
- Fantastic upgradeability and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports
- Full-sized NumPad and arrow keys
Cons
- GPU clock speeds are lower than some thicker rivals
- No physical privacy shutter for the webcam
- Lid is a fingerprint magnet
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