Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 vs ASUS Zenbook S 14
57.4chipPerformancespec-basedchip46.4
85Graphicschip61.9
35.1Displayspec-based38.4
68Batteryspec-based69.3
55.4Portabilityspec-based88.4
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-715 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 scores 57.9 against 57.7 for ASUS Zenbook S 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71
- Stronger graphics score: 85 vs 62
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 14
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 43% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 20.8 mm
- 37% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 1.9 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,699
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″+4% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,021Bottom 31% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 76 Wh | 77 Wh+1% |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 1.2 kg+37% |
| Thickness | 20.8 mm | 11.9 mm+43% |
| Material | — | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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