Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
69.9Performance46.6
52.2Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
23Portability62.8
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73)3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) scores 60.7 against 60.6 for ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) edges ahead in 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 47
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 65% higher charging: 330 W vs 200 W
- 36% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,896 vs 14,588
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 23
- 41% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 31% lower weight: 1.85 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $2,000 vs $2,300
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| 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) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen 5 and Gen 4 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,045+21%Top 19% | 2,525Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,896+36%Top 11% | 14,588Top 39% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | 330 W+65% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.85 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 16.4 mm+41% |
| Material | Metal lid, plastic chassis | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer 1750x) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera, no privacy shutter | 1080p FHD with IR |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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