Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Alienware m16 R2
57.4Performance42.1
52.2Display49
86.7Battery86.7
23.3Portability30.4
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — Alienware m16 R2
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and display (+3). Alienware m16 R2 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 42
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 49
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,050 vs 2,383
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger portability score: 30 vs 23
- 12% lower thickness: 23.5 mm vs 26.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 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 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+28%Top 22% | 2,383Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+23%Top 30% | 12,670Bottom 42% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.61 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 23.5 mm+12% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W PD), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, microSD, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p + 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 m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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