Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs ASUS Googlebook 14
57.4Performance44
52.2Display54.7
86.7Battery60
23.3Portability96.1
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — ASUS Googlebook 14
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Googlebook 14 wins this laptop face-off, 59.6 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+73) and display (+3). 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 performance score: 57 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 60
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Googlebook 14
- Stronger portability score: 96 vs 23
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
- 63% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 59% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 26.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,300 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED touchscreen (Gorilla Glass Victus) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X (7467 MT/s) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 0.99 kg+63% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 10.9 mm+59% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | CNC-machined magnesium-aluminum alloy with Nano Ceramic Technology |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p FHD with shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint sensor in power key |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Googlebook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Googlebook OS |
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