Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71
61.6Performancechip57.4
73.3Display35.1
44.8Battery68
23Portability55.4
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 53.9 against 53.8 for Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 35
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 55 vs 23
- 30% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 20.8 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+150% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 17% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+18% | 76 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.9 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 20.8 mm+28% |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer 1675i) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | FHD 1080p IR camera |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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