Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
57.4Performance41.5
52.2Display24.9
86.7Battery79.8
23.3Portability76
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in display (+27) and performance (+16). LG Gram 17 (2025) 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 25
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 80
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 23
- 50% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 17.8 mm vs 26.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 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) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+16%Top 22% | 2,640Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+46%Top 30% | 10,700Bottom 12% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+17% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.35 kg+50% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 17.8 mm+33% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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