Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)
69.9Performancespec-basedchip68.5
100Graphics97.5
52.2Displayspec-based55.5
86.7Batteryspec-based89.3
23Portabilityspec-based20
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73)3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) scores 65.9 against 65.9 for Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73)
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 21% lower weight: 2.7 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 14% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 22,099
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (ACR anti-glare film) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen 5 and Gen 4 slots) | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,045Top 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,896Top 10% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+14%Top 1% | 22,099Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 92 Wh+2% |
| Charging | 330 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg+21% | 3.4 kg |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm+1% | 28 mm |
| Material | Metal lid, plastic chassis | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, Killer E5000B Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-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, RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer 1750x) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel 1675i) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera, no privacy shutter | FHD 1080p IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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