Announced
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP2026-08
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP2026-08
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI vs Acer Nitro 16
Acer Predator Helios 18 AIAcer Nitro 16
LAUNCH
| Comparison item | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | Acer Nitro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026-08 | 2026-08 |
| Brand | Acer | Acer |
| Model | PH18-I71 | AN16-A91 |
Brand
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOPAcer
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOPAcer
Model
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOPPH18-I71
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOPAN16-A91
BODY
| Comparison item | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | Acer Nitro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 401 × 307.9 × 29.6 mm | 356.8 × 275.5 × 28 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 2.5 kg |
| BODY SIZE (FOOTPRINT) | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI401 × 308 mm Acer Nitro 16357 × 276 mm | |
Dimensions
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP401 × 307.9 × 29.6 mm
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP356.8 × 275.5 × 28 mm
Weight
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP3.5 kg
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP2.5 kg
BODY SIZE (FOOTPRINT)
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP401 × 308 mm
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP357 × 276 mm
DISPLAY
| Comparison item | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | Acer Nitro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mini LED | LCD |
| Size | 18 inches | 16 inches |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2400 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 1,000 nits | - |
| Dual Mode | 4K/120Hz or FHD/240Hz | - |
Type
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOPMini LED
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOPLCD
Size
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP18 inches
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP16 inches
Resolution
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP3840 x 2400
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP2560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP120 Hz
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP240 Hz
Peak Brightness
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP1,000 nits
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP-
Dual Mode
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP4K/120Hz or FHD/240Hz
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP-
CORE CONFIG
| Comparison item | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | Acer Nitro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 6,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| GPU VRAM | 24 GB | 12 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Processor
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOPIntel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOPAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / Ryzen 9 9955HX
GPU
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOPNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOPNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RAM
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP256 GB
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP32 GB
Storage
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP6,000 GB
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP2,000 GB
GPU VRAM
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP24 GB
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP12 GB
OS
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOPWindows 11 Home / Pro
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOPWindows 11 Home
LAPTOP TESTED PERFORMANCE
| Comparison item | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | Acer Nitro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 Single (reviewed) | - | - |
| Geekbench 6 Multi (reviewed) | - | - |
| 3DMark Time Spy (reviewed) | - | - |
| PCMark 10 (reviewed) | - | - |
| FP32 TFLOPS (reviewed) | - | - |
Geekbench 6 Single (reviewed)
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP-
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP-
Geekbench 6 Multi (reviewed)
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP-
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP-
3DMark Time Spy (reviewed)
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP-
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP-
PCMark 10 (reviewed)
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP-
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP-
FP32 TFLOPS (reviewed)
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP-
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP-
COMPONENT REFERENCE
| Comparison item | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | Acer Nitro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Reference scope | Reference scores use the listed CPU/GPU, not this laptop chassis; actual performance depends on power and cooling. | Reference scores use the listed CPU/GPU, not this laptop chassis; actual performance depends on power and cooling. |
| CPU Geekbench 6 Single reference | 3,166 | - |
| CPU Geekbench 6 Multi reference | 20,764 | - |
| CPU option reference | - | - |
| GPU 3DMark Time Spy reference | 24,868 | 16,130 |
| GPU FP32 TFLOPS reference | 45.3 | 26.1 |
Reference scope
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOPReference scores use the listed CPU/GPU, not this laptop chassis; actual performance depends on power and cooling.
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOPReference scores use the listed CPU/GPU, not this laptop chassis; actual performance depends on power and cooling.
CPU Geekbench 6 Single reference
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP3,166
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP-
CPU Geekbench 6 Multi reference
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP20,764
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP-
CPU option reference
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP-
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP-
GPU 3DMark Time Spy reference
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP24,868
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP16,130
GPU FP32 TFLOPS reference
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP45.3
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP26.1
BATTERY & PORTABILITY
| Comparison item | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | Acer Nitro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 99 Wh | 92 Wh |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 2.5 kg |
Battery
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP99 Wh
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP92 Wh
Weight
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP3.5 kg
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP2.5 kg
PORTS & WIRELESS
| Comparison item | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | Acer Nitro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | BT 5.4 | BT 5.3+ |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm, RJ-45, DC-in | USB4 Type-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm, RJ-45, DC-in |
Wi-Fi
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOPWi-Fi 7
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOPWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOPBT 5.4
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOPBT 5.3+
Ports
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP2x Thunderbolt 5, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm, RJ-45, DC-in
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOPUSB4 Type-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm, RJ-45, DC-in
PHYSICAL COMPARISON
| Comparison item | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI | Acer Nitro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| SCREEN SIZE (PHYSICAL) | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI18" (388 × 242 mm) Acer Nitro 1616" (345 × 215 mm) | |
SCREEN SIZE (PHYSICAL)
Acer Predator Helios 18 AILAPTOP18" (388 × 242 mm)
Acer Nitro 16LAPTOP16" (345 × 215 mm)
Missing App rows in this export include Geekbench 6 Single (reviewed), Geekbench 6 Multi (reviewed), 3DMark Time Spy (reviewed), PCMark 10 (reviewed), and more. CompareAll keeps these as - until source-backed fields are available.
Comparison note
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI vs Acer Nitro 16
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI and Acer Nitro 16 are paired as a Laptops decision brief: Gaming laptop tier decision with shared launch source.
Takeaway
Practical conclusion
This generated comparison does not declare a winner. It is an editorially selected static brief for checking Laptops differences, with conclusions limited to exported fields and source readiness notes.
Summary
Strengths
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI
- Released: 2026-08
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus
- RAM: 256 GB
Acer Nitro 16
- Released: 2026-08
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D / Ryzen 9 9955HX
- RAM: 32 GB