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Acer B3 Spin 11 TMB311RN-33-TCO-C1U9 vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-79P2 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Laptop

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 24identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • B3 Spin 11 TMB311RN-33-TCO-C1U9:Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-79P2 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Laptop:Laptop
  • Form factor
    • B3 Spin 11 TMB311RN-33-TCO-C1U9:Convertible (Folder)
    • Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-79P2 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Laptop:Clamshell
  • Display diagonal
    • B3 Spin 11 TMB311RN-33-TCO-C1U9:29.5 cm (11.6")
    • Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-79P2 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Laptop:45.7 cm (18")
  • Display resolution
    • B3 Spin 11 TMB311RN-33-TCO-C1U9:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-79P2 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Laptop:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • B3 Spin 11 TMB311RN-33-TCO-C1U9:Yes
    • Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-79P2 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Laptop:No
  • HD type
    • B3 Spin 11 TMB311RN-33-TCO-C1U9:HD
    • Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-79P2 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Laptop:WQXGA
  • Native aspect ratio
    • B3 Spin 11 TMB311RN-33-TCO-C1U9:16:9
    • Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-79P2 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Laptop:16:10
  • Display diagonal (metric)
    • B3 Spin 11 TMB311RN-33-TCO-C1U9:29.5 cm
    • Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72-79P2 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Laptop:45.7 cm

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Comparison of B3 Spin 11 TMB311RN-33-TCO-C1U9, PHN18-72-79P2
128 specifications
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Folder)Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Original brand nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcer
Colour nameKnown for oneShale BlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers29.5 cm (11.6")45.7 cm (18")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersHDWQXGA
Display technology marketing nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceComfyView
Panel typeIPSIPS
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display diagonal (metric)Differs29.5 cm45.7 cm
Maximum refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 Hz
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® NIntel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffersN100255HX
Processor coresDiffers420
Processor threadsDiffers420
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.4 GHz5.2 GHz
Performance coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Efficient coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 GHz
Performance-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB30 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 MB
Maximum turbo powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
Processor base powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 W
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL3Unknown — not stated by the source
Neural processor unit (NPU)identical
Neural processor unit (NPU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel AI Boost
Sparsity supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows Studio effects supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDirectML, ONNX RT, OpenVINO, WebNN, Windows ML
Total processor performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 TOPs
NPU performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 TOPs
GPU performance up toKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 TOPs
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR5-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factorDiffersOn-boardSO-DIMM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 16 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB64 GB
Memory data transfer rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6400 MT/s
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacityDiffers128 GB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressPCI Express 4.0
SSD form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash)
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR7
On-board GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® UHD GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
On-board graphics card 4K supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card 8K supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics card Open GL supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Privacy cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Privacy typeKnown for onePrivacy shutterUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one5 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.3
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity11
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4-zone RGB
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 Pro AcademicWindows 11 Home
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Battery capacityDiffers50 Wh90 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers45 W230 W
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB charging voltageKnown for one5 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB charging currentKnown for one3 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.4 kg3.3 kg
WidthDiffers290.8 mm405 mm
DepthDiffers211.5 mm307.9 mm
HeightDiffers20.8 mm28 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source

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