Key Differences
In short — MSI Raider GE78HX 17” 240Hz QHD+ 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 GE78HX 17” 240Hz QHD+ is 156 days older than the cheaper acer Predator Helios 18.
Advantages of acer Predator Helios 18 Gaming Laptop
- Up to 8% cheaper than MSI Raider GE78HX 17” 240Hz QHD+ - $2999.99 vs $3256.78
- Up to 8% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than MSI Raider GE78HX 17” 240Hz QHD+ - $10.45 vs $11.35 per FPS
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Jan 8th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
FPS
287
100%
Value, $/FPS
$11.35/FPS
92%
Price, $
$3256.78
92%
Buy for $3,256.78 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 550 minutes ago
Jun 12th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
FPS
287
100%
Value, $/FPS
$10.45/FPS
100%
Price, $
$2999.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $2,999.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 545 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Jan 8th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
Jun 12th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
GPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and theoretical performance
Jan 8th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
12 GB GDDR6 | 192-bit
Pixel Fillrate
133.2 GPixel/s
100%
Texel Fillrate
386.3 GTexel/s
100%
Jun 12th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
12 GB GDDR6 | 192-bit
Pixel Fillrate
133.2 GPixel/s
100%
Texel Fillrate
386.3 GTexel/s
100%
CPU Comparison
Compared by selected game FPS and Geekbench 5 benchmark scores
Jan 8th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
Core i9-14900HX
2.2 GHz | 24-core
Single-Core
2802
100%
Multi-Core
16516
100%
Jun 12th, 2024 • 2nd Variation
Core i9-14900HX
2.2 GHz | 24-core
Single-Core
2802
100%
Multi-Core
16516
100%
MSI Raider GE78HX 17” 240Hz QHD+ Gaming Laptop | vs | acer Predator Helios 18 Gaming Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | Jun 12th, 2024 |
| Core i9-14900HX | CPU | Core i9-14900HX |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | GPU | GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile |
| 64 GB | RAM | 64 GB |
| 2 TB SSD | Storage | 1 TB SSD |
2560x1440 | Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| 240 Hz | Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| 17" | Screen Size | 18" |
