Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PHN vs Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PHN16-73

Specs side by side at each model's entry configuration, with the cheapest crypto price for each.

8 of 10 specs differ across these 2.

SpecAcer Predator Helios 18 AI PHNACER-NH-QVYEK-002from $3,915Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PHN16-73ACER-NH-QW0EK-001from $4,455
Chip & memory
ChipCore Ultra 9 275HX-
CPU cores2424
Unified memory32 GB64 GBBest
GraphicsGeForce RTX 5080-
Storage
Storage1 TBBest1000 GB
Size & fit
Gauge18-73-
Display
Screen size18"16"
Resolution3840x2400 (UHD+)2560x1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh rate250 HzBest240 Hz
Software & options
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Questions

What is the difference between the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PHN and the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PHN16-73?

8 of the 10 specs we track differ at their base configurations. The table above marks every one, and flags the better value wherever a spec has a better direction.

Which is cheaper?

Acer Predator Helios 18 AI PHN from $3,915, $540 less than the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PHN16-73. Both are the cheapest total, shipping included, for the entry configuration.

Are you comparing the same configurations?

Each model is shown at its entry configuration, which is the only fair basis for a like-for-like table. Open either product to switch memory, storage or chip and see how its price moves.