Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) vs MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W
69.9Performancespec-based56.8
100Graphics87.6
52.2Displayspec-based80
86.7Batteryspec-based73.3
23Portabilityspec-based37
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73)2 spec wins — MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) scores 65.9 against 65.9 for MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W. 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)
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 88
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 84% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 13,644
- 38% higher charging: 330 W vs 240 W
Reasons to pick the MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W
- 15% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5200 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen 5 and Gen 4 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,045+7%Top 18% | 2,839Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,896+21%Top 10% | 16,483Top 30% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+84%Top 1% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 330 W+38% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.3 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 25.6 mm+8% |
| Material | Metal lid, plastic chassis | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer 1750x) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera, no privacy shutter | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | MSI Crosshair A16 HX E8W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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