Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
57.4Performance45.1
52.2Display33.9
86.7Battery66.7
23.3Portability34
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and display (+18). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W 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 45
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger portability score: 34 vs 23
- 11% lower weight: 2.4 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+56% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 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 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+9%Top 22% | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+19%Top 30% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.4 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 25.5 mm+5% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 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 | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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