Acer Nitro 17 AN17-41 RTX 4050 (2023) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023)
What Nitro 17 AN17-41 RTX 4050 (2023) does better (8) and where Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023) wins (15) — every spec side by side.
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5.3Graphics6.4
4.8Overall performance6.4
5.4Display7.5
7.5Memory & storage2.9
2.7Battery & portability3.5
8.6Features & cooling4.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nitro 17 AN17-41 RTX 4050 (2023)Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023)
| Nitro 17 AN17-41 RTX 4050 (2023) | Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 293.3 mm | 280 mm | +13.3 mm |
| Width | 400.2 mm | 360 mm | +40.2 mm |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 28 mm | +0.9 mm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 2.8 kg | +0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Nitro 17 AN17-41 RTX 4050 (2023) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 16 GB4×
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023): No
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- Fan noise (max. load)45 dB vs 62.7 dB+39%
- Screen size17.3″ vs 16″+8%
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023) better than Nitro 17 AN17-41 RTX 4050 (2023)?
- CPU cores6 vs 162.7×
- GPU compute (FP32)13.4 TFLOPS vs 16 TFLOPS+19%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,456 vs 10,929+16%
- Refresh rate144 Hz vs 165 Hz+15%
- Weight3.1 kg vs 2.8 kg+11%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- Brightness300 nits vs 400 nits+33%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 3,072+20%
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
- Response time7 ms vs 4 ms+75%
- Thickness28.9 mm vs 28 mm+3%
- Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13.4 TFLOPS | 16 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,456 | 10,929 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 5 7535HS | Core i7-13700HX |
| CPU maker | AMD | Intel |
| CPU cores | 6 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 12 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 4.5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 5 7535HS, Ryzen 5 7640HS, Ryzen 7 7840HS, Ryzen 7 7745HX, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Ryzen 9 7945HX | Core i5-13500HX, Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 8,770 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,107 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 638 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 7 ms | 4 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 80% |
| Pixel density | 131 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 28 mm |
| Width | 400.2 mm | 360 mm |
| Depth | 293.3 mm | 280 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 45 dB | 62.7 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.4 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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