Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
57.4Performance54.4
52.2Display38.4
86.7Battery51.6
23.3Portability74
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 53.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+14). ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) 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 54
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 23% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 73 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $2,499
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 23
- 44% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (ROG Nebula) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7500 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+6%Top 22% | 2,870Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+5%Top 30% | 14,800Top 35% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+23% | 73 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.5 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 15.9 mm+41% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (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 | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 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 Zephyrus G14 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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