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Predator Helios 18 (2024) vs Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16"

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Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW (Predator Helios 18 Series) 1TB / 32GB

Acer Predator Helios 18 PH18-72-98MW (Predator Helios 18 Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 8,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15-NP950 (Galaxy Book Flex 15 Series) 1TB / 32GB

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15-NP950 (Galaxy Book Flex 15 Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 7,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

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Predator Helios 18 (2024)

Our Verdict

Predator Helios 18 (2024) vs Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16"

Acer Predator Helios 18 wins with its i9-14900HX (24c/32t) and RTX 4090 (16GB) versus the Galaxy Book Flex 15’s i7-1065G7 (4c/8t) and MX250 (2GB), delivering 8x more GPU cores and 12x more VRAM for demanding tasks. Buy the Acer if you run 4K video editing, AAA gaming at ultra settings, or 3D rendering—its 32GB DDR5-5600 and 175W GPU sustain peak performance under load, though it runs hot and weighs 3.278 kg. Buy the Samsung if you need a 1.57 kg ultraportable for web browsing, Office apps, or light photo editing—its 69.7 Wh battery lasts ~9 hours on low brightness and the touchscreen flips for note-taking. In UAE at AED 8499 vs AED 7499, the Samsung wins on value because it’s ₹30,000 cheaper in India while offering 80% less GPU power, making the Acer’s performance premium unjustifiable for non-gamers.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
Predator Helios 18 (2024)
Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16"
Processor
Intel Core i9-14900HX 24c/32t, 8 x 5.8 GHz Intel Raptor Cove P-Core, 16 x 4.1 GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core, 157 W PL2 / Short Burst, 95 W PL1 / Sustained, Raptor Lake-HX Refresh
Intel Core i7-1065G7 4c/8t 4 x 1.3 - 3.9 GHz, 51 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Ice Lake-U
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU - 16 GB VRAM, Core: 1590 MHz, RAM: 2250 MHz, 175 W TDP, GDDR6, ForceWare 546.18, Optimus
NVIDIA GeForce MX250 - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1582 MHz, RAM: 1752 MHz, GDDR5, 27.21.14.5671 (Nvidia 456.71), Optimus
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 29.5 x 405 x 312 ( = 1.16 x 15.94 x 12.28 in)
height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 355 x 227.2 ( = 0.59 x 13.98 x 8.94 in)
RAM
32 GB , 2x 16 GB SO-DIMM DDR5-5600, two slots (both in use)
16 GB , LPDDR4X-3733, dual-channel mode, onboard, no memory banks
Storage
1024
1024
Battery
90 Wh Lithium-Ion
69.7 Wh, 4530 mAh Lithium-Ion, 15.4 V
Ports
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Combined (Headset/Mic), Card Reader: microSD
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: audio combo, Card Reader: MicroSD, Sensors: accelerometer, orientation sensor, ambient light sensor, TPM 2.0
Wi-Fi
Killer E3100G 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000/2500MBit/s), Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750W 320 MHz (BE200NGW) (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.3
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5
Weight
3.278 kg ( = 115.63 oz / 7.23 pounds), Power Supply: 1.226 kg ( = 43.25 oz / 2.7 pounds)
1.57 kg ( = 55.38 oz / 3.46 pounds), Power Supply: 244 g ( = 8.61 oz / 0.54 pounds)
OS
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit

Price Comparison

MarketPredator Helios 18 (2024)Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16"Difference
UAEAED 8,499AED 7,499Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16" saves AED 1,000
India₹ 2,19,990₹ 1,89,900Galaxy Book3 Ultra 16" saves ₹ 30,090

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