Key Differences
In short — MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3” 240Hz QHD outperforms the cheaper Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3” 240Hz QHD is 12 days newer than the cheaper Acer Predator Helios Neo 18.
Advantages of Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 Gaming Laptop
- Up to 18% cheaper than MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3” 240Hz QHD - $1499.99 vs $1830.0
- Up to 13% better value when playing Elden Ring than MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3” 240Hz QHD - $18.99 vs $21.79 per FPS
Advantages of MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3” 240Hz QHD Gaming Laptop
- Performs up to 6% better in Elden Ring than Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 - 84 vs 79 FPS
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Apr 19th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
FPS
79
94.04761904761905%
Value, $/FPS
$18.99/FPS
100%
Price, $
$1499.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $1,499.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 74813 minutes ago
May 1st, 2024
FPS
84
100%
Value, $/FPS
$21.79/FPS
87.15006883891692%
Price, $
$1830
81%
FPS Winner
Buy for $1,830 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 74811 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Apr 19th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
May 1st, 2024
GPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and theoretical performance
Apr 19th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
8 GB GDDR6 | 128-bit
Pixel Fillrate
90.72 GPixel/s
100%
Texel Fillrate
181.4 GTexel/s
74.313805817288%
May 1st, 2024
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
8 GB GDDR6 | 128-bit
Pixel Fillrate
81.36 GPixel/s
89.68253968253968%
Texel Fillrate
244.1 GTexel/s
100%
GPU Winner
CPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and Geekbench 5 benchmark scores
Apr 19th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
Core i7-14650HX
2.2 GHz | 16-core
Single-Core
2530
100%
Multi-Core
14291
100%
CPU Winner
May 1st, 2024
Ryzen 9 8945HS
4.0 GHz | 8-core
Single-Core
2369
93.63636363636364%
Multi-Core
11570
80.96004478343013%
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 Gaming Laptop | vs | MSI Katana A17 AI 17.3” 240Hz QHD Gaming Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 19th, 2024 | Release Date | May 1st, 2024 |
| Core i7-14650HX | CPU | Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile | GPU | GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile |
| 16 GB | RAM | 64 GB |
| N/A Storage | Storage | 2 TB SSD |
| 1920x1080 | Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| 165 Hz | Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| 18" | Screen Size | 17.3" |
