Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs HP Victus 16 (2024)
57.4Performance42.1
52.2Display35.3
86.7Battery42.9
23.3Portability38.5
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — HP Victus 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and display (+17). HP Victus 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 42
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 43
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the HP Victus 16 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 23
- 13% lower weight: 2.34 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 12% lower thickness: 23.5 mm vs 26.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,149 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.1 ″+1% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 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) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+17%Top 22% | 2,600Bottom 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+27%Top 30% | 12,300Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.34 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 23.5 mm+12% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Victus 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HP Victus 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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