Acer Predator Helios 18 vs MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Acer Predator Helios 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Abyssal Black

Acer Predator Helios 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Abyssal Black

Acer
57 Overall Score
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MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

MSI
76 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Acer Predator Helios 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Abyssal Black

No customer feedback yet

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews

The MSI Raider GE68HX is praised for its blazing speed, smooth performance, and stunning display, making it ideal for gaming and demanding tasks. Users love the extensive customization options and futuristic design, though they note the fans can get loud under full load and the laptop is quite heavy. Battery life is decent for normal use but drains quickly during high-performance gaming. Overall, the pros far outweigh the cons for most reviewers.

Pros
  • Blazing fast performance
  • Smooth gaming experience
  • Stunning display quality
  • Extensive customization options
  • Futuristic design
Cons
  • Loud fans under full load
  • Heavy and bulky design
  • Battery drains quickly during gaming
👍 Performance 4
👍 Display quality 3
👍 Design 3
👍 Customization 2
🤔 Battery life 3
👎 Fan noise 2

Scores

Creator
Acer
79
MSI
92
Gaming
Acer
80
MSI
92
Developer
Acer
72
MSI
86
Entertainment
Acer
63
MSI
79
Ai Llm
Acer
67
MSI
54
Business
Acer
44
MSI
65
Student
Acer
41
MSI
63
Compact
Acer
35
MSI
50

Specifications

Acer Predator Helios 18MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★Intel Core i9 14900HX
CPU Multi-Core Score
55,671
43,506
Cores2424
Frequency2.7 GHz★2.2 GHz
L3 Cache36 MB36 MB
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
GPU Benchmark Score
26,326
19,512
Typediscretediscrete
VRAM16 GB★8 GB
VRAM TypeGDDR7GDDR6★
Memory & Storage
RAM128 GB★32 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 12 TB2 TB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSDNVMe SSD
Display
Size18"16"
Resolution—3840 px★
PanelMini-LEDMini-LED
Refresh Rate250 Hz★144 Hz
Brightness1000 nits★—
Color Gamut—100% DCI-P3
Connectivity
USB-C Ports22
USB Ports33
ThunderboltThunderbolt 5Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMIHDMI 2.1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
EthernetRJ-45Ethernet LAN (RJ-45)
Physical
Weight3.45 kg2.75 kg★
Battery96 Wh100 Wh★
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Home

Pros & Cons

Acer Predator Helios 18, Core Ultra 9 275HX, 128GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 5080, Abyssal Black

  • Strong ram (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong cpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
  • Below average reliability (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average social proof (24th percentile)

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 2023, Core i9-14900HX, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX 4070, Black

  • Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong gpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Below average portability (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average affordability (10th percentile)10th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247

Scores 76 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 4 of 30 specs.

Acer Predator Helios 18 Better at:

Ai Llm

MSI Raider 16" RAIDERGE6814247 Better at:

GamingCompactCreatorStudentBusinessDeveloperEntertainment