Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
57.4Performance37.4
52.2Display48
86.7Battery38
23.3Portability50.2
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and performance (+20). MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V 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 37
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 38
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 68% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 23
- 27% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 22.9 mm vs 26.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 |
| 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) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+43%Top 22% | 2,130Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+38%Top 30% | 11,296Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.98 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 22.9 mm+14% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum cover, translucent chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gen2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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