EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) vs HIDevolution ACER Predator Helios 300 15″ (PH315-55-795C-HID5P)
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Comparison summary
- ACER Predator Helios 300 is the better value option.
- For performance EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ has a lot better performing processor. It also features more memory.
- ACER Predator Helios 300 has Windows 11 Pro, which is superior to Windows 11 Home that is in 2026 MSI.
- For graphics performance 2026 MSI has a lot faster graphics card.
- 2026 MSI has a higher resolution screen (Quad HD Plus).
- 2026 MSI features a bigger display. For carrying ACER Predator Helios 300 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- ACER Predator Helios 300 has a bigger SSD.
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
HIDevolution ACER Predator Helios 300 15″ (PH315-55-795C-HID5P)
Compare specifications
| EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) | HIDevolution ACER Predator Helios 300 15″ (PH315-55-795C-HID5P) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D | Intel Core i7-12700H |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 96gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
| Screen size | |
| 18″ | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Quad HD Plus (3200 x 1800 pixels) | Quad HD (2560 x 1440 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg) | 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.91 x 12.09 x 1.26 inches | 14.1 x 10.9 x 1.02 inches |
| (40.41 x 30.71 x 3.2 cm) | (35.81 x 27.69 x 2.59 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 2x 2000gb SSD | 16000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| November 11, 2026 | September 23, 2024 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $5,999.00 | $5,274.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $5,999.00 | $5,274.00 |
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Laptop Dimensions
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider)
HIDevolution ACER Predator Helios 300 15″ (PH315-55-795C-HID5P)
Compare EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ / HIDevolution ACER Predator Helios 300 15″ vs other gaming laptops:
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI 18″ (Raider) summary
EXcaliberPC 2026 MSI is an okay value Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card which is decent well-suited for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a very good AMD CPU and a lot of memory for its price. Only Quad HD Plus resolution is weak for the 18″ 240 Hz monitor. The 2x 2000gb SSD storage is ok could be better. It is light enough at 7.94 lbs (3.6 kg).
EXCaliberPC [2026] MSI Raider A18 HX A9WIG-272US (AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, 96GB RAM, 2X 2TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 18" QHD+ 240Hz, Windows 11) Gaming Laptop
Display: 18" QHD+ (2560x1600) 240Hz 100% DCI-P3 IPS-Level Panel
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 16GB GDDR7
Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D 16 Cores (2.5GHz-5.4GHz, 128MB Smart Cache)
RAM: 96GB (2x 48GB) DDR5 5600MHz | Hard Drive: 4TB (2x 2TB) PCIe NVMe SSD
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home | Warranty: 1-Year MSI USA Warranty Parts & Labor (include 1 Year Global Warranty) + Lifetime Tech Support from EXCaliberPC
ASIN: B0HRBY4TL9
HIDevolution ACER Predator Helios 300 15″ (PH315-55-795C-HID5P) summary
HIDevolution ACER Predator Helios 300 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2024. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU plus also less RAM than the competition for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU which is lackluster well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The 16000gb SSD storage is a great amount. Quad HD resolution is okay for the 15-inch 240 Hz display. It is portable enough at 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).