Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
57.4Performance62.7
52.2Display55
86.7Battery86.7
23.3Portability50.3
1 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.8 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+27) and performance (+5). 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)
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 57
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 23
- 33% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 19% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB, G-Sync |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/24T, up to 5.4GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 115W (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.2 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 17.9 mm+33% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum lid, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | IR camera with Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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