Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (2026) vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024) comparison
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| key specs |
| Display size | 18.00-inch | 15.30-inch |
| Display resolution | 3,840x2,400 pixels | 2880x1864 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 | Apple M3 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
| SSD | 4TB | 256GB |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 | - |
| Weight | 3.50 kg | 1.24 kg |
| RAM | - | 8GB |
| Hard disk | - | No |
| general |
| Brand | Acer | Apple |
| Model | Predator Helios 18 AI (2026) | MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024) |
| Release date | May 29, 2026 | March 4, 2024 |
| Launched in India | No | Yes |
| Model Number | PH18-I71 | - |
| Model Name | Predator Helios 18 AI | MacBook Air (M3, 2024) |
| Series | Predator Helios | MacBook Air |
| Dimensions (mm) | 400.96 x 307.90 x 17.30 | 21.50 x 304.10 x 11.30 |
| Weight (kg) | 3.5 | 1.24 |
| Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | macOS |
| Battery Capacity (WHR) | 99 | 52.6 |
| Colours | - | Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, Starlight |
| Battery Life (up to hours) | - | 18 |
| display |
| Size | 18.00-inch | 15.30-inch |
| Resolution | 3,840x2,400 pixels | 2880x1864 pixels |
| Touch Screen | No | No |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz |
| processor |
| Processor | Intel Intel Core Ultra 7 Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Apple Apple M3 |
| memory |
| RAM Slots | 3 | - |
| RAM | - | 8GB |
| graphics |
| Dedicated Graphics | Yes | No |
| Graphics Processor | Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 | - |
| Dedicated Graphic Memory | 24GB | - |
| Dedicated Graphic Memory Type | GDDR7 | - |
| storage |
| SSD | 4TB | 256GB |
| Hard disk | - | No |
| connectivity |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | - |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | - | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| inputs |
| Web Camera | 1080p | Yes |
| Pointer Device | Touchpad | Trackpad |
| Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | Yes | - |
| Internal Mic | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Port | Yes | - |
| Multi Card Slot | SD Card Reader | - |
| Lock Slot | Kensington Lock Port | - |
| Headphone and Mic Combo Jack | Yes | Yes |
| RJ45 (LAN) | Yes | - |
| Number of USB Ports | - | 2 |
| Thunderbolt 4 (Type C) | - | 2 |