Key Differences
In short — MSI Raider 18 HX 18” 120Hz UHD+ outperforms the cheaper acer Predator Helios 18 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing acer Predator Helios 18 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing MSI Raider 18 HX 18” 120Hz UHD+ is 182 days older than the cheaper acer Predator Helios 18.
Advantages of acer Predator Helios 18 Gaming Laptop
- Up to 21% cheaper than MSI Raider 18 HX 18” 120Hz UHD+ - $3126.12 vs $3963.06
- Up to 16% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than MSI Raider 18 HX 18” 120Hz UHD+ - $14.68 vs $17.46 per FPS
Advantages of MSI Raider 18 HX 18” 120Hz UHD+ Gaming Laptop
- Performs up to 7% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than acer Predator Helios 18 - 227 vs 213 FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Nov 1st, 2024 • 8th Variation
FPS
213
94%
Value, €/FPS
€14.68/FPS
100%
Price, €
€3126.12
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €3,126.12 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 413 minutes ago
May 3rd, 2024 • 1st Variation
FPS
227
100%
Value, €/FPS
€17.46/FPS
84%
Price, €
€3963.06
78%
FPS Winner
Buy for €3,963.06 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 420 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Nov 1st, 2024 • 8th Variation
May 3rd, 2024 • 1st Variation
GPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and theoretical performance
Nov 1st, 2024 • 8th Variation
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
12 GB GDDR6 | 192-bit
Pixel Fillrate
133.2 GPixel/s
70%
Texel Fillrate
386.3 GTexel/s
75%
May 3rd, 2024 • 1st Variation
GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile
16 GB GDDR6 | 256-bit
Pixel Fillrate
189.8 GPixel/s
100%
Texel Fillrate
515.3 GTexel/s
100%
CPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and Geekbench 5 benchmark scores
Nov 1st, 2024 • 8th Variation
Core i9-14900HX
2.2 GHz | 24-core
Single-Core
2802
100%
Multi-Core
16516
100%
May 3rd, 2024 • 1st Variation
Core i9-14900HX
2.2 GHz | 24-core
Single-Core
2802
100%
Multi-Core
16516
100%
acer Predator Helios 18 Gaming Laptop | vs | MSI Raider 18 HX 18” 120Hz UHD+ Gaming Laptop |
|---|---|---|
Nov 1st, 2024 | Release Date | May 3rd, 2024 |
| Core i9-14900HX | CPU | Core i9-14900HX |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | GPU | GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile |
| 64 GB | RAM | 64 GB |
| 4 TB SSD | Storage | 2 TB SSD |
| 1920x1080 | Resolution | 3840x2160 |
| 60 Hz | Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| 18" | Screen Size | 18" |
