Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
57.4Performance68.2
52.2Display78.4
86.7Battery42.9
23.3Portability20
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) scores 56.4 against 56.5 for ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 23 vs 20
- 18% lower weight: 2.7 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 26.8 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 52
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 35% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 21,000 vs 15,588
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,200 nits+200% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| 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) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | 3,100+2%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | 21,000+35%Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | — | 380 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg+18% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm+16% | 32 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (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 | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 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) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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