Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
57.4Performance45
52.2Display38.3
86.7Battery54.3
23.3Portability44.2
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and display (+14). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) 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 45
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 23
- 19% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 22.4 mm vs 26.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+15%Top 22% | 2,650Bottom 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+22%Top 30% | 12,800Bottom 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8 h |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.2 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 22.4 mm+16% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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