Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
VS
57.4Performance58.3
52.2Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
23.3Portability58.5
1 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+35) 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)
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $2,800
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 23
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 35% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 28% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+6%Top 22% | 2,885Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | 16,183+4%Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.95 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 17.4 mm+35% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (DisplayPort, power delivery), 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 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| 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 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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