Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
57.4Performance51.1
52.2Display31.8
86.7Battery94.7
23.3Portability32.7
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and performance (+6). Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) 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 performance score: 57 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 32
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,050 vs 2,699
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 23
- 15% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 26.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+13%Top 22% | 2,699Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+13%Top 30% | 13,815Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Charging | — | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.57 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 22.7 mm+15% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (one with DisplayPort 1.4, one with Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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