
Head-to-head
Razer Blade 17 (i7-12800H, RTX 3070 Ti) vs Acer Predator Helios 18 AI
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI is the faster machine, averaging 30% more frames across 5 games. Whether that's the one to buy depends on the £473 price gap.
Frame rates, side by side
| Game | Razer Blade 17 (i7-12800H, RTX 3070 Ti) | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dota 2 | 150 | 173 | -23 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 103 | 176 | -73 |
| GTA V | 164 | 181 | -17 |
| Strange Brigade | 217 | 406 | -189 |
| X-Plane 11 | 96 | 105 | -9 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| Razer Blade 17 (i7-12800H, RTX 3070 Ti) | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,630 | £3,103 |
| GPU | RTX 3070 Ti | RTX 5080 |
| GPU power | - | - |
| CPU | Core i7-12800H | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory | 16GB | |
| Display | 17.3in 2560x1440 | 18in 2560x1600 |
| Refresh | 240Hz | 250Hz |
| Weight | 2.76kg | 3.495kg |
| Score | 5.7 | 5.2 |
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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