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Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
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Raider 18 HX
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
  • The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) has no clear advantages over the MSI Raider 18 HX.
Advantages of the MSI Raider 18 HX
  • Very good for general use
  • Best in class for engineering and design
  • Excellent for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Excellent for content creation
  • Excellent overall display quality
  • Good battery life
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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General Use

7.9
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Raider 18 HX
8.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
1000.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
5.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.0/10
The MSI Raider 18 HX is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) is good.

Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Raider 18 HX
9.0
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Raider 18 HX is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) is very good.

Engineering and Design

8.6
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Raider 18 HX
9.6
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Raider 18 HX is best in class for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) is very good.

Content Creation

8.1
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Raider 18 HX
9.1
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Raider 18 HX is excellent for content creation, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) is very good.

Software Development

7.9
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Raider 18 HX
8.8
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Raider 18 HX is very good for software development, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) is good.

Screen Quality

8.3
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Raider 18 HX
9.4
18.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
1000.0 nits
The MSI Raider 18 HX has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Raider 18 HX
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider 18 HX has 9 hours of battery life.

Cost

$1,749
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Raider 18 HX
$3,999
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) has a price of $1,749 and the MSI Raider 18 HX costs $3,999.
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Key similarities

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Portability

Poor
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Raider 18 HX
Poor
18.0in
SIZE
18.0in
7.1 lbs
WEIGHT
7.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.2in
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) and MSI Raider 18 HX both have poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Raider 18 HX
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) and MSI Raider 18 HX both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) and the MSI Raider 18 HX compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)MSI Raider 18 HX
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)MSI Raider 18 HX

GENERAL

Price
$1,749
$3,999
Release Date
February 29, 2024March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
15.9'' x 12.3'' x 1.06''15.9'' x 12.1'' x 1.26''
Weight
7.17 lbs7.94 lbs
Width
15.91"15.91"
Depth
12.27"12.09"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXIntel i9-14900HX
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
24
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
18"18"
Display Technology
IPSMini LED
Resolution
2560 x 16003840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
165Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
498 nits1000 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
5.4/105.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
33
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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About Acer

Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.

About MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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