Asus Zenbook 14 OLEDvsAcer Predator Helios 18

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Asus
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED
Zenbook 14 OLED

Quick Stats

The ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED delivers impressive performance, outshining the MacBook Air in multi-core performance.
The ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED boasts an excellent build quality that makes it easy to carry around.
The ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED boasts a standout display with vibrant colors and deep blacks, significantly upgraded.
The ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED boasts impressive features with a touchscreen display and Wi-Fi 7 connectivity.
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
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED
#239
Acer Predator Helios 18
Winner
#234
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED
#275
Winner
Acer Predator Helios 18
#440
Display
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED
#62
Winner
Acer Predator Helios 18
#171
Performance
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED
#551
Acer Predator Helios 18
#6
Winner
Build
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED
#151
Winner
Acer Predator Helios 18
#411
Features
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED
#239
Winner
Acer Predator Helios 18
#678

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED
Acer Acer Predator Helios 18
up to 16GB
up to 64GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U
Intel Core i9-14900HX
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (Laptop, 175W)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe slot See photo
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED

Strengths

Excellent single and multi-core performance, on par with or even better than the MacBook Air
Feature-rich compared to the MacBook Air, including touchscreen display, a superior OLED screen, and pen support
Great keyboard and touchpad
Very good battery life for its class
Improved performance over previous models like Lunar Lake
Not adding too much bulk or weight
Excellent value for its price point

Weaknesses

Screen burn-in and PWM issues with OLED displays
Only the SSD is upgradable, while RAM is soldered into the motherboard
Potential battery life compromise if opting for the 2.8K OLED 120 Hz display option

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

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED

The ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED is a standout ultrabook that delivers impressive performance and stunning visuals. Powered by Intel's Arrow Lake H processor, this laptop boasts excellent single and multi-core performance, rivaling even the MacBook Air in some areas. The 60Hz full HD touchscreen display is a highlight, offering a vibrant OLED experience with pen support, making it an attractive option for those seeking a premium mobile computing experience.

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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