Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
57.4Performance50.5
52.2Display35.7
86.7Battery53.3
23.3Portability35
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)1 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+17). MSI Sword 16 HX B14V 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 51
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 53
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger portability score: 35 vs 23
- 15% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+28% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 (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 Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+8%Top 22% | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+3%Top 30% | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+38% | 65 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.3 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm+3% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1, 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 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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