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Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
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Galaxy Book2 360
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good speakers
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
  • Excellent portability
  • Good battery life

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Galaxy Book2 360
6.2
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.6
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Galaxy Book2 360
7.3
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.

Screen Quality

8.3
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Galaxy Book2 360
7.8
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Galaxy Book2 360
8.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 has 5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Poor
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent
18.0in
SIZE
13.3in
7.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,749
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Galaxy Book2 360
$800
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The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) has a price of $1,749 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Galaxy Book2 360
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
5.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for general use.

Content Creation

8.1
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Galaxy Book2 360
7.6
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) to be very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.

Software Development

7.9
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Galaxy Book2 360
7.4
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Galaxy Book2 360
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)Samsung Galaxy Book2 360

GENERAL

Price
$1,749
$800
Release Date
February 29, 2024July 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
15.9'' x 12.3'' x 1.06''12'' x 8'' x 0.51''
Weight
7.17 lbs2.56 lbs
Width
15.91"11.98"
Depth
12.27"7.95"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXIntel i7-1255U
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh61.1 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
18"13.3"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1080
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
498 nits375 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.8/10
Portability Score
5.4/109.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/109.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/106.8/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
31
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."

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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 Samsung

Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.

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