Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Alienware x16 R2
57.4Performance49.3
52.2Display49
86.7Battery86.7
23.3Portability35.5
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — Alienware x16 R2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) scores 56.4 against 55 for Alienware x16 R2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 49
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2
- Stronger portability score: 36 vs 23
- 30% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 26.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| 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 x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.66 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 18.6 mm+30% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | All-metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Alienware x16 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, mini DisplayPort, microSD, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera |
| 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 x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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