Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
57.4Performance26.6
52.2Display30.2
86.7Battery21.3
23.3Portability66.3
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+65) and performance (+31). Dell 15 (DC15250) 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 27
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 21
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 195% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,588 vs 5,278
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 23
- 40% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 26.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+60% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+43%Top 22% | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+195%Top 30% | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+120% | 41 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.62 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 19 mm+29% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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