Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)

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Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) and Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15). 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.

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Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.4 cm x 31.16 cm x 2.915 cm 35.94 cm x 27.871 cm x 2.755 cm
Weight 3.4 kg 3 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Anodised aluminium
Colour Abyssal black Abyssal black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Screen Size (Type) 18" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 380 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS) Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eye Tracking Sensor, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, 1920 x 2160 resolution in 3D mode
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 36 MB L3 - 36 MB
Chipset Intel HM770 Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Video Memory 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 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 -
Audio Features - Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
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 Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
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 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - SpatialLabs TrueGame
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Eye tracking sensor
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 Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
SAR Value 0.832 W/kg (body), 0.832 W/kg (head), 0.832 W/kg (limb) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 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 71
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