Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Razer Blade 16 (2024)
57.4Performance55.7
52.2Display52.2
86.7Battery93.6
23.3Portability37.2
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)4 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+14) and battery (+7). 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)
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $3,000
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 94 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 37 vs 23
- 18% lower thickness: 22 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,559 vs 15,588
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| 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 SO-DIMM |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+3%Top 22% | 2,964Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | 17,559+13%Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 95 Wh+6% |
| Charging | — | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.45 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 22 mm+18% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum unibody, titanium anti-flex plate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Razer Blade 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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