Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) vs. Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)

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Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52)
Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52)

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) and Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant large display

advanced cooling system

expandable storage options

high-quality speakers

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive base model

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) and Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) vs. Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.675 cm 40.4 cm x 31.16 cm x 2.915 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 3.4 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Shale black Abyssal black
DISPLAY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 18" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM770
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 16 GB SSD M.2 - 3D Xpoint (Optane) - Intel 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - Full HD
Camera Features 720p HD movie recording Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium DTS:X
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 3320 mAh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 19 V 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Interfaces LAN
USB 3.0
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Nitro 5 (AN515-52) Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Built-in 2 cooling fans, MU-MIMO technology, Acer CoolBoost technology, WMR compatible Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
SAR Value - 0.832 W/kg (body), 0.832 W/kg (head), 0.832 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 59FT 71
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