Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)
VS
57.4Performance62.7
52.2Display38.5
86.7Battery50.7
23.3Portability74.8
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) scores 56.4 against 56.2 for ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 43% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 63 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $2,980
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 57
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 23
- 49% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 26.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD (anti-glare, non-touch, 100% sRGB) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 18% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 34% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+43% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.38 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 18 mm+33% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB4, display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, Kensington Nano security slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint sensor, IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ExpertBook P5 G2 (P5405CAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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