ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Eclipse Gray 2026
ASUS
68 Overall Score
vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
Acer
74 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | — |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 18" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 1x RJ-45 Ethernet Port | 2.5GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 3.42 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix 18" G18 Eclipse Gray 2026
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.
