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Acer Predator Helios 18 RTX 4080

RTX 4080 12GB · Core i9-14900HX · 32GB RAM · 18" WQXGA 250Hz Mini-LED
$2,999
C
52/100 overall
Acer Predator Helios 18 RTX 4080 is a gaming laptop built around the Core i9-14900HX and RTX 4080 12GB, paired with 32GB RAM and a 18" WQXGA 250Hz Mini-LED display. It weighs 7.5 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, 12 GB VRAM + 32 GB RAM means the system can runs ~13b llms locally. At $2,999, Laptop Index gives it an overall score of 52/100 (tier C).

Specifications

BrandAcer
CategoryGaming
GPURTX 4080 12GB
CPUCore i9-14900HX
RAM32 GB
VRAM12 GB
Screen18" WQXGA 250Hz Mini-LED
Weight7.5 lbs
Battery (claimed)5 hrs
Battery (realistic)~2 hrs
Price (USD)$2,999

Laptop Index scores

Overall tierC · 52/100
GPU score76/100
CPU score92/100
AI / LLM capability~16B params
Local AI verdictRuns ~13B LLMs locally
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