Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 vs Alienware x16 R2
52.3chipPerformancechip41.9
85Graphics82.1
35.1Displayspec-based49
68Batteryspec-based86.7
55.4Portabilityspec-based35.5
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-714 spec wins — Alienware x16 R2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 scores 56.3 against 56.3 for Alienware x16 R2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 edges ahead in performance and graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 42
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 29% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.66 kg
- 16% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 12,021 vs 10,397
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $2,100
Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 76 Wh
- 11% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 20.8 mm
- 10% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.5 ″
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16 ″+10% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,021+16%Bottom 31% | 10,397Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh+18% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg+29% | 2.66 kg |
| Thickness | 20.8 mm | 18.6 mm+11% |
| Material | — | All-metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, mini DisplayPort, microSD, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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