Acer Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) vs Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024)
What Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) does better (11) and where Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024) wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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9.5Graphics9.3
9.4Overall performance9.3
8.8Display9.3
8.7Memory & storage8.7
4.2Battery & portability5.1
9.1Features & cooling8.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024)
| Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) | Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 279.6 mm | 277.6 mm | +2 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 357.8 mm | −1 mm |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 26.9 mm | +0.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.6 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light26,133 vs 22,154+18%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,239 vs 17,166+12%
- GPU compute (FP32)42 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+12%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,894 vs 1,386+37%
- Video memory16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024): No
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 7,424+3%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
- Key travel2 mm vs 1.8 mm+11%
- Fan noise (max. load)54 dB vs 59.4 dB+10%
- Geekbench 6 single-core3,067 vs 2,963+4%
Why is Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024) better than Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)?
- Brightness400 nits vs 1,000 nits2.5×
- Panel typeIPS vs Mini-LED
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 250 Hz+4%
- Weight2.7 kg vs 2.6 kg+4%
- Thickness27.7 mm vs 26.9 mm+3%
- CPU threads20 vs 28+40%
- Max CPU clock5.2 GHz vs 5.5 GHz+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 42 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 26,133 | 22,154 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core i7-14700HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 20 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 28 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,239 | 17,166 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,067 | 2,963 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,894 | 1,386 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 250 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1,000 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 38 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,024 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 |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.6 kg |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 26.9 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 357.8 mm |
| Depth | 279.6 mm | 277.6 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 59.4 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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