Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T)
57.4Performancespec-based56.5
92.6Graphicschip73
52.2Displayspec-based35.3
86.7Batteryspec-based78.3
23.3Portabilityspec-based73.9
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)4 spec wins — Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) scores 61.2 against 60.9 for Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 73
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T)
- 44% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 43% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED touchscreen (VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 405 nits+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+6%Top 17% | 2,864Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 34% | 16,161+4%Top 31% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434Top 21% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16.3 h |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.55 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 14.9 mm+44% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, microSD, Killer Ethernet E3100G, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1775s) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | FHD 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Acer Swift 16 AI (SF16-71T) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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