Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
57.4Performance41.5
52.2Display23.3
86.7Battery65.7
23.3Portability56.6
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and battery (+21). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 66
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 23
- 29% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 28% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,449 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+31%Top 22% | 2,330Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+24%Top 30% | 12,600Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.94 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 19.1 mm+29% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| 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 Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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