Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Asus Vivobook 14
57.4Performance30.7
52.2Display21.6
86.7Battery22.7
23.3Portability74.3
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 14
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 34.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+64) and display (+31). Asus Vivobook 14 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 31
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 23
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 14
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 23
- 48% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 26.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+60% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+114% | 42 Wh |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.4 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 17.9 mm+33% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Asus Vivobook 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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