Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
57.4Performance75.4
52.2Display59.7
86.7Battery99.9
23.3Portability20
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)7 spec wins — MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW wins this laptop face-off, 66.9 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and battery (+13). Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) 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 portability score: 23 vs 20
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 25% lower weight: 2.7 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 17% lower thickness: 26.8 mm vs 32.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $6,380
Reasons to pick the MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 87
- 500% higher storage: 6,144 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 188% higher Peak brightness: 1,153 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,153 nits+188% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 6,144 GB+500% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 22% | 3,088+1%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | 22,104+42%Top 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Charging | — | 400 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg+25% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm+17% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5GbE RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p IR with HDR |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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