Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs HP EliteBook X G2a 14
57.4Performancespec-basedchip54.9
92.6Graphicschip58.4
52.2Displayspec-based54.3
86.7Batteryspec-based57.3
23.3Portabilityspec-based87.9
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — HP EliteBook X G2a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) scores 61.2 against 60.9 for HP EliteBook X G2a 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 58
- 32% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 68 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook X G2a 14
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 800 nits vs 400 nits
- 59% lower weight: 1.11 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 14.3 mm vs 26.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD with HP Sure View 6 integrated privacy screen |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 800 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | AMD Radeon 890M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5x-8533 (onboard) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 17% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 34% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434Top 21% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+32% | 68 Wh |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.11 kg+59% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 14.3 mm+47% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1, USB-A (5Gbps), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 5MP IR camera |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP EliteBook X G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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