Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) vs ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025)
Between the Predator Helios 18 (2025) and ROG Strix G16 (2025), the Predator Helios 18 (2025) comes out ahead in storage and screen size, while the ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins on claimed battery life and weight. Overall, the Predator Helios 18 (2025) scores 87.1 and the ROG Strix G16 (2025) scores 80.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Predator Helios 18 (2025) edges ahead on the Mars Score (87.1 vs 80.9), but the 6.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Predator Helios 18 (2025) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, screen size, battery, among others.
Pick the ROG Strix G16 (2025) 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 ram, cpu cores, backlit keyboard, so those specs don't 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
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 12.50% more. 18 " vs 16 ".
- ▲Battery — 11.09% more. 99.98 Wh vs 90 Wh.
- ▲Refresh rate — 4.17% more. 250 Hz vs 240 Hz.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 1.00 more. 2 vs 1.
- ▲Panel type: Mini-LED (vs IPS).
Why ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 28.57% more. 9 h vs 7 h.
- ▲Weight — 0.77 kg less. 2.5 vs 3.27.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.27 kg | 2.5 kglead |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 26.9 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | false | false |
Display
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 18 "lead | 16 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 250 Hzlead | 240 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LEDlead | IPS |
Performance
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| GPUⓘ | NVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 2048 GBlead | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | ASUS - ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 99.98 Whlead | 90 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 7 h | 9 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2lead |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2lead | 1 |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or ROG Strix G16 (2025)?+
ROG Strix G16 (2025) claims up to 9 hours — 7h vs 9h.
Which is lighter, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or ROG Strix G16 (2025)?+
ROG Strix G16 (2025) is lighter at 2.5 kg vs 3.27 kg.
Which has an OLED display, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or ROG Strix G16 (2025)?+
Neither model has an OLED display.
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