AORUS 15XvsAcer Predator Helios 18

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

AORUS
AORUS 15X
15X

Quick Stats

The AORUS 15X delivers top-tier performance with seamless handling of intensive gaming sessions and demanding creative tasks effortlessly always.
The AORUS 15X boasts a rugged build quality, exuding robustness and suggesting a durable laptop overall.
The AORUS 15X boasts an impressive 15.6" WQHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate, ideal for gaming.
The AORUS 15X boasts impressive specs with Intel Core i9-13980HX, Nvidia RTX 4070, and 48GB DDR5 RAM prominently featured.
Acer
Acer Predator Helios 18
Predator Helios 18

Quick Stats

The Acer Predator Helios 18 delivers impressive performance with strong CPU and GPU capabilities overall.
The Acer Predator Helios 18 boasts impressive build quality and material selection, justifying its premium status effectively overall.
The Acer Predator Helios 18's mini LED display offers exceptional quality for gaming and content creation uses.
The Acer Predator Helios 18 boasts impressive specs, including a powerful Intel i9 processor.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
AORUS 15X
#237
Acer Predator Helios 18
Winner
#234
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
AORUS 15X
#264
Winner
Acer Predator Helios 18
#440
Display
AORUS 15X
#477
Acer Predator Helios 18
#171
Winner
Performance
AORUS 15X
#14
Acer Predator Helios 18
#6
Winner
Build
AORUS 15X
#441
Acer Predator Helios 18
#411
Winner
Features
AORUS 15X
#219
Winner
Acer Predator Helios 18
#678

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
AORUS AORUS 15X
Acer Acer Predator Helios 18
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13980HX
Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
N/A
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

AORUS 15X

Strengths

The gigabyte AIS 15x is equipped with an Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, one of the most powerful CPUs available for laptops in 2024, which handles everything from intensive gaming sessions to demanding creative tasks seamlessly.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU features 8GB of GDDR6 memory and allows for high settings with consistent performance, making every gaming set incredibly immersive.
The laptop has a whopping 48GB of DDR5 RAM, making multitasking effortless and allowing you to run multiple applications, stream your games, and have several browser tabs open without experiencing any slowdowns.
The design of the AIS 15x is sleek and modern with a rugged build quality that feels robust, and the customizable RGB keyboard enhances the overall gaming experience.

Weaknesses

Gaming laptops are known for shorter battery life, and while the gigabyte AIS 15x does a commendable job in this area, you can expect the battery to drain more quickly during heavy gaming sessions.
The high-performance laptop may be expensive, although the text doesn't mention it explicitly, but considering its features, it might be out of budget for some users.
While the AIS 15x has a great display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a high resolution, it's not mentioned if it has any issues like screen burn-in or low brightness levels in certain environments.
There is no mention of any potential overheating issues with the laptop, although it's possible that it might have some due to its powerful hardware.

Acer Predator Helios 18

Strengths

The 18in QHD 250Hz mini LED display is absolutely gorgeous and perfect for media consumption and games.
Performance is right where it should be, with unfr CPU performance in turbo mode and competitive results in our benchmarks.
The RTX 480 GPU performs admirably, being one of the fastest of NVIDIA's second best mobile cards we have ever tested.
System performance is also very snappy, both subjectively and backed up by our PC Mark 10 tests.
The design approach ASA is taking with their 2023 Helios lineup is tasteful and well-executed, with a fine line between gamer and subtle performer.

Weaknesses

The notebook performs rather poorly in our SSD benchmarks, with the Samsung Drive offering some very fast initial read rates that get fuddled quite severely rather quickly.
Fan noise can be an issue, especially in turbo mode, which makes the Helios one of the loudest notebooks we have ever tested.
Battery life is not great, with around 4 and 1/2 hours in our Wi-Fi test with the screen and SDR set to 150 nits.
The webcam is just okay, if nothing special.
Throttled SSD performance under prolonged and probably also not very realistic load can be a limitation.
Read Full Reviews

AORUS 15X

The Gigabyte AORUS 15X is a powerhouse laptop designed for gamers and creators alike. Boasting an Intel Core i9-13980HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, this device delivers seamless performance in demanding tasks. With 48GB of DDR5 RAM and a 4TB SSD, multitasking and storage are no issue. A stunning WQHD display with a 165Hz refresh rate completes the package, promising breathtaking visuals and immersive gaming experiences.

Acer Predator Helios 18

The Acer Predator Helios 18 is a behemoth of a laptop, boasting a massive 18-inch QHD 250Hz mini LED display. We've been eager to get our hands on one, and after nearly nine months, we finally have the review sample in-house. Powered by Intel's i9-3900HX processor, an RTX 480 GPU, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM, this laptop promises serious gaming chops. Let's dive into the details and see if it lives up to its impressive specs sheet.

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