Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
57.4Performance25.3
52.2Display23.3
86.7Battery29.3
23.3Portability72.6
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and performance (+32). Lenovo Prima 14 IWC 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 25
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 23
- 49% lower weight: 1.37 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 26% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 26.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (TN on base SKU) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.37 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 19.9 mm+26% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | PC-ABS (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
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