Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Dell XPS Googlebook
57.4Performance44
52.2Display38.4
86.7Battery—
23.3Portability93.7
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 53.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and performance (+13). Dell XPS Googlebook 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 44
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 38
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 23
- 63% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 53% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | — |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 0.99 kg+63% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 12.7 mm+53% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Machined aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | — |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint sensor |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Dell XPS Googlebook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Googlebook OS |
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