Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs ASUS Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA
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57.4Performancespec-based67.1
92.6Graphicschip60.7
52.2Displayspec-based33.1
86.7Batteryspec-based60
23.3Portabilityspec-based89.4
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) scores 61.2 against 61 for ASUS Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 61
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA
- 63% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 400 nits
- 41% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 30% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 20,325 vs 15,588
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,814 vs 3,050
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (ASUS Lumina, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 600 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite (X2E-88-100, 18-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X2-90 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-9523 (soldered) |
| 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 Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 17% | 3,814+25%Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 34% | 20,325+30%Top 8% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434Top 21% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 0.99 kg+63% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 15.9 mm+41% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Ceraluminum (ceramic-treated magnesium-aluminum alloy) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | ASUS Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort/Power Delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | FHD (1080p) 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 Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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