OMEN by HP Laptop 16 vs. Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)

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OMEN by HP Laptop 16
OMEN by HP Laptop 16

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of OMEN by HP Laptop 16 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.

OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN by HP Laptop 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb keyboard

ample connectivity options

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

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 OMEN by HP Laptop 16 and Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

OMEN by HP Laptop 16 vs. Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.9 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.39 cm 40.4 cm x 31.16 cm x 2.915 cm
Weight 2.36 kg 3.4 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Shadow black, black chrome (logo) Abyssal black
DISPLAY OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 18" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 83.17% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers) Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
MEMORY OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features AMD FreeSync Advanced Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Dual speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra DTS:X
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost -
COMMUNICATIONS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Realtek Wi-Fi 6E Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.75 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 10.75 hours
Typical usage: up to 8 hours
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AC ADAPTER OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Output 230 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) Yes (RGB)
Features 26-key rollover, 1-zone white backlit Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN (RJ-45)
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 (microSD)
SOFTWARE OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Included Accessories HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options IR thermal sensor -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge, TPM support, Modern Standby 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 - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number xd0003na 71
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