Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
57.4Performance57.1
52.2Display41.5
86.7Battery77.3
23.3Portability33.3
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 53.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+11) and battery (+9). HP OMEN 16 (2025) 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 display score: 52 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 77
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 23
- 10% lower weight: 2.43 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.43 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 25.4 mm+5% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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