LG Gram Book 15.6" vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 Comparison

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LG Gram Book 15.6" vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Gram Book 15.6" and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025, two laptops from LG and Acer. LG Gram Book 15.6" was introduced to market in July 2025 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 was launched in February 2025. There is only 5 months difference between Gram Book 15.6" and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Gram Book 15.6" and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 are members of Acer's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

LG Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
LG Gram Book 15.6"	July 2025	15.6"	359.8 x 237.8 x 19.4 mm	1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)
LG Gram 16 2025	July 2025	16.0"	355.1 x 242.3 x 16.8 mm	1.23 kg (2.71 lbs)
LG Gram 17 2025	July 2025	17.0"	378.8 x 258.8 x 17.8 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of LG Gram Book 15.6" and Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

LG Gram Book 15.6" Key Specs

Launched in July 2025
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1334U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
8GB,16GB,32GB Ram
359.8 x 237.8 x 19.4 mm (14.17 x 9.36 x 0.76 inches)
Weight: 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 Key Specs

Launched in February 2025
18.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 12GB
16GB Ram
400.96 x 307.9 x 14.9-28 mm (15.79 x 12.12 x 0.59-1.1 inches)
Weight: 3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Gram Book 15.6" and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose LG Gram Book 15.6" over Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025

Weight	1.65 kg vs 3.30 kg	1.65 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~78.4% vs ~76.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 126 ppi	More pixels per inch
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support

Reasons to choose Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 over LG Gram Book 15.6"

Side Bezel Thickness	6.6 mm vs 7.2 mm	0.6 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	18 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	31.3 TFLOPS vs 1.6 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	4x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 and LG Gram Book 15.6"

Launch Dates	July 2025 vs February 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers

Common Weaknesses of Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 and LG Gram Book 15.6"

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

LG Gram Book 15.6" vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the LG Gram Book 15.6" and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.65 kg (3.64 lbs)	3.3 kg (7.28 lbs)
Surface Area	856 cm2 (132.6 inches2)	1235 cm2 (191.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~78.4%	~76.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.2 mm	~6.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.18 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.396 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver	Blue

Comparison of the LG Gram Book 15.6" and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 External Dimensions

Weight

Gram Book 15.6" weighs 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs), whereas the Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 weighs 3.3 kg (7.28 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

LG Gram Book 15.6"

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Thickness Comparison

LG Gram Book 15.6"

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the LG Gram Book 15.6" is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 is 0.18 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

LG Gram Book 15.6" vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1334U	Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Base Frequency	1.3 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.6 GHz	5.2 GHz
Number of Cores	10 (2P + 8E)	Arc Graphics (4-
Number of Threads	12	20
L3 Cache	12 MB	30 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	3 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the LG Gram Book 15.6" and Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1334U

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 12GB GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	140 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	31.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	12 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR7
Memory Bus	System Shared	128 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	~28 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640	4608
TMUs	40	144
ROPs	20	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. LG Gram Book 15.6" has a FLOPS value of 1.6 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 ' has a FLOPS value of 31.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Gram Book 15.6"'s RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	LG Gram Book 15.6"	Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (2025)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	51 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	330 W

On the other hand, the Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 features a higher battery capacity of 90 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Gram Book 15.6"'s 51 Wh.

Battery Comparison

LG Gram Book 15.6"

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

STORAGE
The Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Gram Book 15.6"'s storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

LG Gram Book 15.6" vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the LG Gram Book 15.6" and Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Gram Book 15.6" has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 has a larger18.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Gram Book 15.6" is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025's total usable screen area is 939cm² / 146inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Gram Book 15.6" features a higher pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

LG Gram Book 15.6"

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

Refresh Rate
The Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
Both Gram Book 15.6" and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

LG Gram Book 15.6"

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025

Avg: larger than 17.0"

LG Gram Book 15.6" vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Gram Book 15.6" (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Gram Book 15.6" and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 have USB-A ports. Gram Book 15.6" has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 has 4x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Gram Book 15.6" and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Gram Book 15.6" and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both Gram Book 15.6" and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 feature an HDMI port. Gram Book 15.6" offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Gram Book 15.6" and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Gram Book 15.6" and Predator Helios Neo 18 AI 2025 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	4x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes