Acer Nitro V 15 vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
38.9Performance57.4
35.3Display52.2
36Battery86.7
42.5Portability23.3
2 spec wins — Acer Nitro V 158 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 38, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+51) and performance (+19). Acer Nitro V 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Nitro V 15
- Stronger portability score: 43 vs 23
- 22% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,900
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 36
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz+67% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430Bottom 25% | 3,050+26%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400Bottom 22% | 15,588+37%Top 30% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 90 Wh+58% |
| Web browsing endurance | 6.5 h | — |
| Charging | 135 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg+22% | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 25.9 mm+3% | 26.8 mm |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, microSD, Killer Ethernet E3100G, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | FHD 1080p IR camera |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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