Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) vs LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024)
Between the Predator Helios 18 (2025) and Gram Pro 17 (2024), the Predator Helios 18 (2025) comes out ahead in ram / storage, while the Gram Pro 17 (2024) wins on claimed battery life / weight. Overall, the Predator Helios 18 (2025) scores 87.1 and the Gram Pro 17 (2024) scores 73.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Predator Helios 18 (2025) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Predator Helios 18 (2025) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, storage, refresh rate, among others.
Pick the Gram Pro 17 (2024) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are claimed battery life, weight.
Both ship with comparable thunderbolt ports, backlit keyboard, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Predator Helios 18 (2025) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
- ▲Refresh rate — 73.61% more. 250 Hz vs 144 Hz.
- ▲CPU cores — 50.00% more. 24 vs 16.
- ▲Battery — 11.09% more. 99.98 Wh vs 90 Wh.
- ▲Screen size — 5.88% more. 18 " vs 17 ".
- ▲Panel type: Mini-LED (vs IPS).
Why LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 157.14% more. 18 h vs 7 h.
- ▲Weight — 1.78 kg less. 1.49 vs 3.27.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.27 kg | 1.49 kglead |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 12.4 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | magnesium |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | false | truelead |
Display
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 18 "lead | 17 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 250 Hzlead | 144 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LEDlead | IPS |
Performance
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU cores | 24lead | 16 |
| GPUⓘ | NVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop | NVIDIA RTX 3050 Laptop |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GBlead | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 2048 GBlead | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | LG - Gram Pro 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 99.98 Whlead | 90 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 7 h | 18 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or Gram Pro 17 (2024)?+
Gram Pro 17 (2024) claims up to 18 hours — 7h vs 18h.
Which is lighter, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or Gram Pro 17 (2024)?+
Gram Pro 17 (2024) is lighter at 1.49 kg vs 3.27 kg.
Which has more RAM, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or Gram Pro 17 (2024)?+
Predator Helios 18 (2025) offers 32GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or Gram Pro 17 (2024)?+
Neither model has an OLED display.
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