Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
57.4Performance44
52.2Display23.3
86.7Battery36.7
23.3Portability82.4
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 44.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+50) and display (+29). ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 37
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 23
- 56% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 39% lower thickness: 16.4 mm vs 26.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 7 Processor 350 (up to 4.8GHz, 6C/6T) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X (onboard) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+71% | 53 Wh |
| Charging | — | 48 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.2 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 16.4 mm+39% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p FHD camera |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Windows Hello IR face recognition camera |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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