Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
57.4Performance46.6
52.2Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
23.3Portability62.8
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+40) 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 47
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,050 vs 2,525
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 23
- 39% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 31% lower weight: 1.85 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+21%Top 22% | 2,525Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+7%Top 30% | 14,588Top 40% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.85 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 16.4 mm+39% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | CNC aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p FHD with 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 G16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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