ASUS ROG Strix G18 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.

3 of 7 specs differ across these 2.

SpecASUS ROG Strix G18ASUS-G815LW-S9005Wfrom $1,349,999Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PHN16-73ACER-NH-QW0EK-001from $4,455
Chip & memory
CPU cores2424
Unified memory32 GB64 GBBest
Storage
Storage1.953125 TBBest1000 GB
Display
Screen size18"16"
Resolution2560x1600 (WQXGA)2560x1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Software & options
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Questions

What is the difference between the ASUS ROG Strix G18 and the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PHN16-73?

3 of the 7 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 16 AI PHN16-73 from $4,455 — $1,345,544 less than the ASUS ROG Strix G18. 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.