Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
VS
57.4Performance61.6
52.2Display55.5
86.7Battery94.7
23.3Portability20
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+8) and performance (+4). Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger portability score: 23 vs 20
- 21% lower weight: 2.7 kg vs 3.4 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $3,200
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,978 vs 15,588
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (3 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+4%Top 22% | 2,925Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | 18,978+22%Top 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Charging | — | 360 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg+21% | 3.4 kg |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm+6% | 28.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p or 4K (8MP) with IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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