Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
57.4Performance46.9
52.2Display38.4
86.7Battery77.3
23.3Portability55.2
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and performance (+11). HP Spectre x360 16 (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 47
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 77
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,050 vs 2,426
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 55 vs 23
- 28% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 26% lower thickness: 19.8 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,600 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+26%Top 22% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+21%Top 30% | 12,896Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.95 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 19.8 mm+26% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Spectre x360 16 (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 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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