Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
57.4Performance63.4
52.2Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
23.3Portability24.5
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+6) 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)
- 13% lower thickness: 26.8 mm vs 30.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $2,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 52
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,535 vs 15,588
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+1%Top 22% | 3,012Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | 19,535+25%Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 380 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.65 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm+13% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p FHD + 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) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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