Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)	Acer Predator Helios Neo 14
key specs
Display size	18.00-inch	14.50-inch
Display resolution	3840x2400 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Touchscreen	No	-
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 9	Intel Core Ultra 7
RAM	64GB	16GB
OS	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11
SSD	4TB	1TB
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050
Weight	3.70 kg	1.90 kg
general
Brand	Asus	Acer
Model	ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026)	Predator Helios Neo 14
Release date	May 15, 2026	October 3, 2024
Launched in India	No	Yes
Model Number	G835	-
Model Name	ROG Strix Scar 18	Acer Predator Helios Neo 14
Series	ROG Strix	Acer Predator
Dimensions (mm)	298.00 x 399.00 x 23.50	255.30 x 324.20 x 20.90
Weight (kg)	3.7	1.9
Colours	Off Black	Black
Operating system	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11
Battery Capacity (WHR)	90	76
Battery Cell	-	4
display
Size	18.00-inch	14.50-inch
Resolution	3840x2400 pixels	1920x1200 pixels
Touch Screen	No	-
Refresh Rate	240Hz	120Hz
processor
Processor	Intel Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	-
memory
RAM	64GB	16GB
RAM Slots	2	-
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	Yes	Yes
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090	Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050
Dedicated Graphic Memory	-	6GB
Dedicated Graphic Memory Type	-	GDDR6
storage
SSD	4TB	1TB
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Ethernet	2.5G	-
Bluetooth version	-	5.3
inputs
Pointer Device	Yes	Yes
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Touchpad	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Yes	Stereo Speakers
Web Camera	-	1080p
ports and slots
Thunderbolt 5 (Type C)	2	-
HDMI Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	-
USB 4.0 (Type C)	-	1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C)	-	2
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	-	1

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