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9.5Graphics7.2
9.4Overall performance9.0
8.9Display9.2
8.6Memory & storage9.8
4.2Battery & portability3.5
9.1Features & cooling9.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)16 Area-51 RTX 5060 (2025)
| Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) | 16 Area-51 RTX 5060 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 279.6 mm | 290 mm | −10.4 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 365 mm | −8.2 mm |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 28.5 mm | −0.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 3.2 kg | −0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) better than 16 Area-51 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)42 TFLOPS vs 18.4 TFLOPS2.3×
- GPU power (TGP)175 W vs 115 W+52%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light26,133 vs 13,991+87%
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 3,3282.3×
- Video memory16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Weight2.7 kg vs 3.15 kg+17%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · 16 Area-51 RTX 5060 (2025): No
- Thickness27.7 mm vs 28.5 mm+3%
- Key travel2 mm vs 1.8 mm+11%
- Fan noise (max. load)54 dB vs 56.4 dB+4%
Why is 16 Area-51 RTX 5060 (2025) better than Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 12,288 GB3×
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 96 Wh+7%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,239 vs 19,766+3%
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- Advanced OptimusNo · Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025): Yes
- HDRNo · Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025): Yes
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025): Yes
- Webcam1,080p vs 2,160p2×
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025): Yes
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,894 vs 1,938+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 42 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 26,133 | 13,991 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 20 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,239 | 19,766 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,067 | 3,197 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,894 | 1,938 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 96% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 12,288 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 3 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 360 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 3.15 kg |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 28.5 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 365 mm |
| Depth | 279.6 mm | 290 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Magnesium alloy |
| Colours | Black | Black, Green |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 56.4 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| 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 | No |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 2,160p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4.0 | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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