Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD)
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57.4Performancespec-basedchip58.1
92.6Graphics77.3
52.2Displayspec-based38.4
86.7Batteryspec-based86.7
23.3Portabilityspec-based56.6
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)5 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) scores 61.2 against 61.5 for Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 77
- 111% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 17,434 vs 8,256
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $5,299
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD)
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 35% lower weight: 1.75 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 13% lower thickness: 23.3 mm vs 26.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| 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) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA RTX PRO 1000 Blackwell (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe Gen 5) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 17% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 34% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434+111%Top 21% | 8,256Bottom 13% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.75 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 23.3 mm+13% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS bottom |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB PD 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), SD Express 7.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 5.0MP camera with privacy shutter (IR optional) |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader in power button (IR camera for Windows Hello optional) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s Gen 5 (AMD) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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