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Acer Predator Helios 18 RTX 5080

RTX 5080 16GB · Core Ultra 9 275HX · 32GB RAM · 18" WQXGA 240Hz Mini-LED
$3,299
C+
57/100 overall
Acer Predator Helios 18 RTX 5080 is a gaming laptop built around the Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5080 16GB, paired with 32GB RAM and a 18" WQXGA 240Hz Mini-LED display. It weighs 7.27 lbs and is rated by the manufacturer for 5 hours of battery — independent reviews suggest ~2 hours of real-world use. For local AI workloads, 16 GB VRAM + 32 GB RAM means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $3,299, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 57/100 (tier C+).

Specifications

BrandAcer
CategoryGaming
GPURTX 5080 16GB
CPUCore Ultra 9 275HX
RAM32 GB
VRAM16 GB
Screen18" WQXGA 240Hz Mini-LED
Weight7.27 lbs
Battery (claimed)5 hrs
Battery (realistic)~2 hrs
Price (USD)$3,299

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC+ · 57/100
GPU score92/100
CPU score96/100
AI / LLM capability~23B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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