Acer Predator Helios 18 AI vs Alienware 16X Aurora
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceAcer Predator Helios 18 AI
- DisplayAcer Predator Helios 18 AI
- Battery and ChargingAcer Predator Helios 18 AI
- PortabilityAlienware 16X Aurora
- UpgradabilityAlienware 16X Aurora
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
 AcerAcer Predator Helios 18 AINo reviews yet |  AlienwareAlienware 16X AuroraNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 99 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU |
| GPU Power Limit | 175 W | 115 W |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 18 inç | 16 inç |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 250 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel Type | — | IPS (LG Philips 160WQG) |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 99 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Adapter Power | 400 W | 280 W |
| Portability | ||
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 2.57 kg |
| Thickness | 29.5 mm | 23.4 mm |
| Upgradability | ||
| RAM Upgradable | — | Yes (2 SO-DIMM slots) |
| M.2 Slot | — | 2 |
The two products are level on the compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.