Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
57.4Performance42.9
52.2Display31.8
86.7Battery52
23.3Portability61.4
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+20). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 43
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 23
- 36% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 31% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| 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 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+10%Top 22% | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+44%Top 30% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.87 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 17 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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