AORUS 17GvsAcer Predator Helios 18

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AORUS
AORUS 17G
17G

Quick Stats

The AORUS 17G offers exceptional performance with its powerful CPU, RAM, and RTX 3080 GPU combination.
The Aorus 17G boasts a premium feel and sturdy construction, but substantial weight and thickness detract from portability.
The AORUS 17G's display boasts an impressive IPS panel with vibrant colors and stunning visuals.
The Aorus 17G boasts a powerful feature set with a 300Hz IPS panel and RTX 3080 GPU.
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 17G
#238
Acer Predator Helios 18
Winner
#234
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
AORUS 17G
#454
Acer Predator Helios 18
#440
Winner
Display
AORUS 17G
#599
Acer Predator Helios 18
#171
Winner
Performance
AORUS 17G
#116
Acer Predator Helios 18
#6
Winner
Build
AORUS 17G
#447
Acer Predator Helios 18
#411
Winner
Features
AORUS 17G
#22
Winner
Acer Predator Helios 18
#678

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
AORUS AORUS 17G
Acer Acer Predator Helios 18
up to 64GB
up to 64GB
up to 16000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-10875H
Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER Max-Q
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 17G

Strengths

A great laptop in my opinion with a good display, excellent keyboard and trackpad, supreme build quality.
Supreme build quality that feels great to hold from any angle
Mechanical switches on the keyboard feel awesome to type in
Silky smooth trackpad is excellent too
17.3 inch ips panel with a 300hz refresh rate and a 1080p resolution provides good image quality and excellent refresh rate
98.8 percent of srgb color gamut coverage ensures bright vibrant games look really good
Excellent performance with no stuttering or frame drops in gaming

Weaknesses

Heavy at 2.7 kilograms, making it not a super understated design and quite bulky
Lackluster speakers if I'm honest
Battery life may be short, lasting up to seven hours with regular use (doubtful)
No Thunderbolt 4 port for future-proofing and faster data transfer speeds
Portability is compromised due to its thick and heavy design
Similar laptops like Razer and Zephyrus G14 offer similar prices and specs, but with added benefits of portability and a subtle design
Costs around $2000, which may be steep for some users

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 17G

The Aorus 17G from Gigabyte is a behemoth of a laptop that boasts impressive specs. Weighing in at 2.7kg, this full-metal machine packs a punch with its 11th gen Intel i7 CPU, 32GB of RAM, and an RTX 3080 GPU. The keyboard features mechanical switches, while the display offers a 17.3" IPS panel with a 300Hz refresh rate. But is it worth the hefty price tag? This review aims to provide an in-depth look at its performance, design, and overall value.

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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