Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (2026) vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024) comparison

Compare Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (2026)
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key specs
Display size18.00-inch15.30-inch
Display resolution3,840x2,400 pixels2880x1864 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7Apple M3
OSWindows 11 HomemacOS
SSD4TB256GB
GraphicsNvidia GeForce RTX 5090-
Weight3.50 kg1.24 kg
RAM-8GB
Hard disk-No
general
BrandAcerApple
ModelPredator Helios 18 AI (2026)MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)
Release dateMay 29, 2026March 4, 2024
Launched in IndiaNoYes
Model NumberPH18-I71-
Model NamePredator Helios 18 AIMacBook Air (M3, 2024)
SeriesPredator HeliosMacBook Air
Dimensions (mm)400.96 x 307.90 x 17.3021.50 x 304.10 x 11.30
Weight (kg)3.51.24
MaterialAluminiumAluminium
Operating systemWindows 11 HomemacOS
Battery Capacity (WHR)9952.6
Colours-Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, Starlight
Battery Life (up to hours)-18
display
Size18.00-inch15.30-inch
Resolution3,840x2,400 pixels2880x1864 pixels
Touch ScreenNoNo
Refresh Rate240Hz60Hz
processor
ProcessorIntel Intel Core Ultra 7 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX PlusApple Apple M3
memory
RAM Slots3-
RAM-8GB
graphics
Dedicated GraphicsYesNo
Graphics ProcessorNvidia GeForce RTX 5090-
Dedicated Graphic Memory24GB-
Dedicated Graphic Memory TypeGDDR7-
storage
SSD4TB256GB
Hard disk-No
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7Yes-
Bluetooth version5.4-
Wi-Fi standards supported-802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
inputs
Web Camera1080pYes
Pointer DeviceTouchpadTrackpad
Backlit KeyboardYesYes
TouchpadYes-
Internal MicYesYes
Speakers-2 Speakers
Finger Print Sensor-Yes
ports and slots
Thunderbolt 5 (Type C)2-
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)2-
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C)1-
HDMI PortYes-
Multi Card SlotSD Card Reader-
Lock SlotKensington Lock Port-
Headphone and Mic Combo JackYesYes
RJ45 (LAN)Yes-
Number of USB Ports-2
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)-2

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