Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs MSI Katana 15
57.4Performance40.5
52.2Display33.6
86.7Battery29
23.3Portability39.4
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+58) and display (+19). MSI Katana 15 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 41
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 68% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 54 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 23
- 17% lower weight: 2.25 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+60% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+26%Top 22% | 2,430Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+37%Top 30% | 11,400Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | — | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.25 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 24.9 mm+7% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| 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) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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