Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) vs Dell - Alienware m18 R2
Between the Predator Helios 18 (2025) and Alienware m18 R2, the Predator Helios 18 (2025) comes out ahead in storage and refresh rate, while the Alienware m18 R2 wins on several specs. Overall, the Predator Helios 18 (2025) scores 87.1 and the Alienware m18 R2 scores 81.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Predator Helios 18 (2025) edges ahead on the Mars Score (87.1 vs 81.9), but the 5.2-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, refresh rate, claimed battery life, among others.
The Alienware m18 R2 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable ram, screen size, cpu cores, 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.
- ▲Refresh rate — 51.52% more. 250 Hz vs 165 Hz.
- ▲Claimed battery life — 16.67% more. 7 h vs 6 h.
- ▲Battery — 3.07% more. 99.98 Wh vs 97 Wh.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 1.00 more. 2 vs 1.
- ▲Weight — 0.86 kg less. 3.27 vs 4.13.
- ▲Panel type: Mini-LED (vs IPS).
Why Dell - Alienware m18 R2 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | Dell - Alienware m18 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.27 kglead | 4.13 kg |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 27.4 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | magnesium-aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | false | false |
Display
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | Dell - Alienware m18 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 18 " | 18 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 250 Hzlead | 165 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LEDlead | IPS |
Performance
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | Dell - Alienware m18 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| GPUⓘ | NVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 2048 GBlead | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | Dell - Alienware m18 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 99.98 Whlead | 97 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 7 hlead | 6 h |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2lead |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2lead | 1 |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or Alienware m18 R2?+
Predator Helios 18 (2025) claims up to 7 hours — 7h vs 6h.
Which is lighter, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or Alienware m18 R2?+
Predator Helios 18 (2025) is lighter at 3.27 kg vs 4.13 kg.
Which has an OLED display, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or Alienware m18 R2?+
Neither model has an OLED display.
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