Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs VAIO S13 (VJS136)
57.4Performancechip42.2
52.2Display—
86.7Battery—
23.3Portability83.5
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — VAIO S13 (VJS136)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) scores 56.4 against 56.2 for VAIO S13 (VJS136). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 42
- 20% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13.3 ″
Reasons to pick the VAIO S13 (VJS136)
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 23
- 62% lower weight: 1.02 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 27% lower thickness: 19.6 mm vs 26.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+20% | 13.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Anti-glare LCD, 16:10 |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X (soldered, dual-channel) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe x4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 17% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 34% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.02 kg+62% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 19.6 mm+27% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB Type-C (USB Power Delivery, USB 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm headphone/headset jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | HD (0.92 MP) camera with physical privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint sensor in power button; Windows Hello face authentication |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | VAIO S13 (VJS136) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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