Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) vs. Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) and Acer Nitro 16 (AN16). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant large display

advanced cooling system

expandable storage options

high-quality speakers

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive base model

limited port selection

Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

adequate cooling system

expandable storage options

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) and Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) vs. Acer Nitro 16 (AN16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.4 cm x 31.16 cm x 2.915 cm 36.01 cm x 27.99 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 3.4 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Abyssal black Obsidian black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Screen Size (Type) 18" - IPS 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS) Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), 84% screen-to-body ratio, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 4.55 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 36 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM770 -
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz -
Rated Speed 5600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
Video Memory 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Nitro 16 (AN16)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology Acer NitroSense, quad exhaust ports
SAR Value 0.832 W/kg (body), 0.832 W/kg (head), 0.832 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 71 41
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