MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025)
Review
Key differences
Key distinctions and advantages between MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025)
Reasons to consider the MSI Vector A18 HX (2025)
- + AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX
- + GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB graphics
- + 32GB/1024GB
- + 18 inches display
- + 99.9 Wh battery
Reasons to consider the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025)
- + Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
- + GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB graphics
- + 16GB/1024GB
- + 16 inches display
- + 90 Wh battery
Pros & Cons
- Strong performance
- Capable gaming
- Thunderbolt connectivity
- Generous 32GB RAM
- Heavier and less portable
- Heavy (3.6 kg (7.94 lbs))
"A high-end MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) laptop with strong gaming capability (76/100). Suited for demanding professional and gaming workloads."
- Strong performance
- Thunderbolt connectivity
- Heavy (2.66 kg (5.87 lbs))
"A premium Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) laptop with strong performance (85/100). Suited for demanding professional and gaming workloads."
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Benchmarks
| MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | 20131 | 16562 |
| Cinebench 2024 (Single-Core) 206 | 122 | 136 |
| Cinebench 2024 (Multi-Core) | 1601 | 1881 |
Specifications
| Specification | MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) ↗ | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.6 kg (7.94 lbs) | 2.66 kg (5.87 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 404 x 307.5 x 24-32.05 mm 15.91 x 12.11 x 0.94-1.26 inches | 356.78 x 275.5 x 13.47-26.75 mm 14.05 x 10.85 x 0.53-1.05 inches |
| Area | 1242 cm 2 (192.7 inches 2 ) | 983 cm 2 (152.4 inches 2 ) |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.6% | ~75.5% |
| Side bezels | 8.2 mm | 6.1 mm |
| Colors | Gray | Black, Blue |
| Material | Top: Aluminum Middle: Plastic Bottom: Plastic | Aluminum |
| Transformer | No | No |
| Opening angle | 145° | 160° |
| Specification | MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) ↗ | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Vapor chamber | No | No |
| Liquid metal | No | Yes |
| Number of fans | 2 | 2 |
| Noise level (max. load) | 54 dB |
| Specification | MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) ↗ | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 18 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 180 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | ||
| PPI | 126 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Sync technology | No | G-Sync |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Coating | Matte | Matte |
| Ambient light sensor | No | No |
| Display tests | ||
| Contrast | ||
| sRGB color space | 100% | |
| Adobe RGB profile | ||
| DCI-P3 color gamut | ||
| Response time | 3 ms | |
| Max. brightness | 400 nits |
| Specification | MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) ↗ | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99.9 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Full charging time | ||
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging via USB (Power Delivery) | Yes, 140 W | Yes, 100 W |
| Charging port position | Right, Bottom | Bottom |
| Charge power | 400 W | 330 W |
| Cable length | ||
| Weight of AC adapter | 900 grams |
| Specification | MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) ↗ | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU name | AMD Ryzen 9 9850HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Base frequency | 3.0 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Cores | 12 | 20 (8P + 12E) |
| Threads | 24 | 20 |
| Integrated GPU | Radeon 610M | Arc Graphics (4-Cores) |
| Fabrication process | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Specification | MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) ↗ | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB |
| Type | Dedicated | Dedicated |
| Fabrication process | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| GPU boost clock | ||
| FLOPS | 31.2 TFLOPS | 31.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory size | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 192 bit | 128 bit |
| Memory speed | ~28 Gbps | ~24 Gbps |
| Shading units (cores) | 5888 | 4608 |
| Texture mapping units (TMUs) | 184 | 144 |
| Raster operations pipelines (ROPs) | 80 | 48 |
| GPU performance | 31.2 TFLOPS | 31.3 TFLOPS |
| Blender GPU | ||
| Solar Bay |
| Specification | MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) ↗ | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| RAM size | 32GB | 16GB |
| Channels | 2x16 GB | 2x8 GB |
| Clock | 5600 MHz | 6400 MHz |
| Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| Specification | MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) ↗ | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Storage size | 1024GB | 1024GB |
| Bus | PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Channels | 1x1024 GB | 1x1024 GB |
| Upgradable | Yes | Yes |
| NVMe | Yes | Yes |
| Specification | MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) ↗ | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Speakers | 4 | 2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Loudness | ||
| Microphones | 2 | 3 |
| Specification | MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) ↗ | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | v7 | v6E |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | v5.4 |
| Fingerprint | No | No |
| Infrared sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Optical drive | No | No |
| Webcam | Above the display | Above the display |
| Webcam resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Specification | MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) ↗ | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3x USB 3.2 | 3x USB 3.2 |
| USB Type-C | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| VGA | No | No |
| Audio jack (3.5 mm) | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary charging port | Yes | Yes |
| Specification | MSI Vector A18 HX (2025) ↗ | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard type | Island | Island |
| Numpad | Yes | Yes |
| Backlit | Yes | Yes |
| Key Travel | 2 mm | |
| Size | 13.0 x 8.2 cm | 12.7 x 8.3 cm |
| Surface | Plastic | Glass |
| Windows Precision | Yes | Yes |
