Acer Predator Helios 18 AI
RTX 5080 · Core Ultra 9 275HX
Head-to-head
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI vs MSI Raider A18 HX
MSI Raider A18 HX is the faster machine, averaging 13% more frames across 6 games. We haven't confirmed a UK price for both machines, so treat this as a performance comparison rather than a value one.
Frame rates, side by side
| Game | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | MSI Raider A18 HX | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 182 | 172 | +10 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 150 | 168 | -18 |
| Dota 2 | 173 | 271 | -98 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 176 | 195 | -19 |
| GTA V | 181 | 189 | -8 |
| X-Plane 11 | 105 | 114 | -9 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | MSI Raider A18 HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,103 | — |
| GPU | RTX 5080 | RTX 5080 |
| GPU power | - | 85W |
| CPU | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| Memory | 64GB | |
| Display | 18in 2560x1600 | 18in 3840x2400 |
| Refresh | 250Hz | 120Hz |
| Weight | 3.495kg | 3.64kg |
| Score | 5.2 | Not scored - no UK price |
How these numbers were produced
Frame rates here are not measured by us, and we label how each one was arrived at. A figure marked measured comes from a published run on that exact machine. A figure marked representative is derived from the GPU and its power limit (TGP) and cross-referenced against published reviews - a sound estimate of what that configuration delivers, but not a measurement of that specific laptop. Unless stated otherwise, numbers are 1920x1080, High preset, upscaling off. Where a laptop ships in several power configurations we use the wattage of the exact SKU listed, because a 140W RTX 5070 and a 115W one are not the same product.
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MSI Raider A18 HX
RTX 5080 · 85W · Ryzen 9 9955HX3D