Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
57.4Performance50.7
52.2Display54.7
86.7Battery60
23.3Portability92.9
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+70) and display (+3). Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) 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 51
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 60
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,050 vs 2,507
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 23
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 64% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 13.5 mm vs 26.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+13% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+22%Top 22% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+13%Top 30% | 13,756Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | — | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 0.98 kg+64% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 13.5 mm+50% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (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, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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