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Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72) Intel Ultra 9, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX5070Ti, 18" WQXGA, Windows 11 Gaming Notebook
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HXCPU (Score: 55.840)
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPUGPU (Score: 22.525)
62VALUE SCORE
32 GBRAM
2 TBSTORAGE
18" DISPLAY
Best Price
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RatioLog Objective Verdict
Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:9.6/10
Price Unavailable
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluatePredator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-72) Intel Ultra 9, 32GB, 2TB SSD, RTX5070Ti, 18" WQXGA, Windows 11 Gaming Notebook is a high-performance gaming laptop engineered for demanding 3D titles and high-framerate gameplay, powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX paired with dedicated GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU graphics, 32GB RAM for seamless multitasking. It holds a competitive position within the UK laptop market. Given its performance-focused cooling and chassis, battery life and travel weight are the main trade-offs compared to slim ultrabooks.
Gaming Performance
9.4/10Work & Productivity
9.8/10Creation & Media
9.3/10Portability & Commute
4.8/10Key Strengths
- Strong price-to-performance ratio (62/100 Value Score, ranking in top 15% of UK laptops)
- Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor achieves an impressive 55,840 CPU score for demanding workloads
- Discrete GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU GPU delivers dedicated graphics horsepower (22,525 benchmark rating)
- 32GB system RAM ensures reliable multitasking and future-proof operation
Trade-offs to Consider
- Substantial 18" chassis has a larger desk footprint and requires a spacious backpack for travel
- Standard 18" footprint is noticeably larger and heavier to carry than 13-14" ultraportables
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourBlack
- Form factorClamshell
- Market positioningGaming
- Country of originChina
Display
- Display diagonal45.7 cm (18")
- Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeWQXGA
- Panel typeIPS
- Display technology marketing nameComfyView
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- Display surfaceMatt
- Display brightness1000 cd/m²
- RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
- Colour gamut100%
- Maximum refresh rate250 Hz
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 9
- Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
- Processor model275HX
- Processor cores24
- Processor threads24
- Processor boost frequency5.4 GHz
- Processor frequency2.7 GHz
- Performance cores8
- Efficient cores16
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5.4 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency4.6 GHz
- Performance-core base frequency2.7 GHz
- Efficient-core base frequency2.1 GHz
- Processor cache36 MB
- Processor base power55 W
- Maximum turbo power160 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)
- Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI Boost
- Sparsity supportYes
- Windows Studio effects supportYes
- AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
- Total processor performance up to36 TOPs
- NPU performance up to13 TOPs
- GPU performance up to8 TOPs
Memory
- Internal memory32 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory clock speed6400 MHz
- Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 16 GB
- Maximum internal memory32 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity2 TB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity2 TB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity2 TB
- SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
- NVMeYes
- SSD form factorM.2
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedYes
- Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics
- Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
- Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- Discrete graphics card memory12 GB
- Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR7
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
- Discrete graphics cardYes
- On-board graphics card familyIntel® Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel® Graphics
- NVIDIA G-SYNCYes
Audio
- Number of built-in speakers2
- Built-in microphoneYes
- Number of microphones3
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- Front camera HD typeFull HD
- Infrared (IR) cameraYes
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Wi-Fi bandTri-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)
- Antenna type2x2
- WLAN controller modelKiller Wi-Fi 6E 1675i
- WLAN controller manufacturerKiller
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates2500 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
- Bluetooth version5.4
Ports & interfaces
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity1
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity2
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
- Keyboard backlitYes
- Keyboard backlit colourRGB
- Keyboard backlit zonePer-key RGB
- Copilot keyYes
Software
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- Battery capacity90 Wh
- Battery life (max)5 h
Power
- AC adapter power330 W
- USB Type-C charging portYes
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeKensington
- Fingerprint readerNo
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
Weight & dimensions
- Width401 mm
- Depth307.9 mm
- Height28 mm
- Weight3.3 kg
Packaging data
- Package width599 mm
- Package depth82 mm
- Package height376 mm
- Package weight5.47 kg
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedYes
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)NH.QVLEK.005
- Barcode (EAN)4711474481047