Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
57.4Performance41.4
52.2Display31.8
86.7Battery65
23.3Portability71.1
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+22) and display (+20). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 41
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 65
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 23
- 43% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 26.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+12%Top 22% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+41%Top 30% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.55 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 17 mm+37% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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