MSI Vector 17 HX AI (2025) A2XWJ vs Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (2025)
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Compared 2 laptops: MSI Vector 17 HX AI (2025) A2XWJ, vs Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (2025). Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device
Versions
| Processor | - Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX - Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
n/a |
| Storage | - 1024 GB - 2048 GB - 4096 GB |
- 1024 GB - 2048 GB - 4096 GB - 8192 GB |
| RAM | - 16 GB - 32 GB - 64 GB - 96 GB |
- 16 GB - 32 GB - 64 GB - 96 GB - 192 GB |
Review
System Performance
System and app performance
Gaming Performance
Graphics in popular 3D games
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Battery Life
Estimated real-world battery life
Connectivity
Ports, webcam, and interfaces
Case & Design
Appearance, materials, durability, comfort
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Tests & specs
Specs & test comparisonBody
| Weight | 3 kg | 3.2 kg |
| Pixel size | 380.34x297.97x22.85-28.75 mm | 400.96x307.9x17.3-29.55 mm |
| Area | 1133 cm² | 1235 cm² |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 74 % | 76.1 % |
| Side bezels | 7.1 mm | 6.6 mm |
| Colors | Gray | Blue |
| Material | - Middle: Plastic - Bottom: Plastic |
Top: Aluminum |
| Transformer | No | No |
| Opening angle | 140 ° | n/a |
| Cooling type | Active | Active |
| Vapor chamber | No | No |
| Liquid metal | No | Yes |
| Cooler count | 2 | 2 |
Display
| Diagonal | 17 in | 18 in |
| Type | IPS LCD | Mini LED |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 250 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | n/a |
| Pixel density | 133 ppi | 168 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 pixels | 2560x1600 pixels |
| HDR support | No | Yes, HDR10 |
| Sync Tech | No | G-Sync |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Coating | Matte | Matte |
| Light sensor | No | n/a |
| DCI-P3 gamut | n/a | 100 % |
| sRGB gamut | 100 % | n/a |
Battery
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | n/a |
| Removable | No | No |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| USB PD | Yes | Yes, 140 W |
| Charge Port Location | Left, Right, Bottom | Bottom |
| Charge Power | 280/330 W | 330 W |
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Base frequency | 2.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) | 24 (8P + 16E) |
| Threads | 24 | 24 |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Integrated Graphics | Arc Graphics (4-Cores) | Arc Graphics (4-Cores) |
| Process tech. | 3 nm | 3 nm |
GPU Model
| GPU Model | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop 16GB |
| TGP | 140 W | 175 W |
| Nvidia Optimus | MUX | MUX |
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| Process tech. | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| GPU Frequency | n/a | 975 MHz |
| FLOPS | 35.4 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| Video Memory | 12 | 16 |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Tire Width | 192 bit | 256 bit |
| Memory speed | 25.4 Gbit/s | 28 Gbit/s |
| Shader Units | 5888 | 7680 |
| TMUs | 184 | 240 |
| ROPs | 92 | 96 |
RAM
| RAM Size | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| Frequency | 6400 MHz | 6400 MHz |
| Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Replaceable | Yes | n/a |
| Total Slots | 2 | n/a |
| Max RAM | 96 | n/a |
Storage
| Bus | PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) | PCI-E Gen 5.0 (4x) |
| Type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Channels | 1x1024 GB | 1x1024 GB |
| Replaceable | Yes | Yes |
| Total Slots | 2 | 2 |
| NVMe | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
Sound
| Audio Formats | 2.0 | 6.0 |
| Speaker Power | 2x2 W | n/a |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Microphones | 2 | 3 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi version | v7 | v7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Fingerprint sensor | No | No |
| IR sensor | No | Yes |
| CD drive | No | No |
| Webcam | Above Display | Above Display |
| Webcam Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| USB-A | 2x3.2 | 3x3.2 |
| USB-C | 2x3.2 | 2x4.0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1x2.1 | 1x2.1 |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| VGA | No | No |
| 3.5 mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Charging Port | Yes | Yes |
Keyboard & Touchpad
| Key Type | Island Layout | Mechanical |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Surface | Plastic | Glass |
| Windows Precision | Yes | Yes |
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Ports, display type, speakers, and specs may differ by model or country.
Results
After analyzing the data, we consider Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (2025) the clear winner in this comparison.
Survey
Total Votes: 4
