Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
69.9Performance65.8
100Graphicschip83.2
52.2Displayspec-based46.9
86.7Batteryspec-based60
23Portabilityspec-based84.4
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73)4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) scores 65.9 against 65.8 for ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73)
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 66
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 83
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 65% higher charging: 330 W vs 200 W
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- 56% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 46% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+33% | 180 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen 5 and Gen 4 slots) | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,045+2%Top 18% | 2,978Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,896Top 10% | 21,269+7%Top 5% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | 330 W+65% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.2 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 14.9 mm+46% |
| Material | Metal lid, plastic chassis | CNC-milled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer 1750x) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera, no privacy shutter | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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