Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Chuwi NeoBook
57.4Performance25.3
52.2Display23.3
86.7Battery37.8
23.3Portability82.4
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 37.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and performance (+32). Chuwi NeoBook 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 25
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 38
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook
- 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
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| 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) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Graphics (64EU) |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR4 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SATA SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+69% | 53 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.2 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 16.4 mm+39% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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