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- Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025) vs ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023)
Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023)
What Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025) does better (14) and where ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023) wins (5) — every spec side by side.
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9.8Graphics9.7
9.4Overall performance9.4
9.3Display9.3
4.6Memory & storage5.5
4.0Battery & portability3.6
9.1Features & cooling6.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025)ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023)
| Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025) | ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 280 mm | 266 mm | +14 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 355 mm | +2 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 30 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.7 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025) better than ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023)?
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023): No
- GPU compute (FP32)51.4 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS+14%
- Video memory24 GB vs 16 GB+50%
- CPU cores24 vs 16+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light29,638 vs 26,424+12%
- IR camera (face login)Yes · ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6+17%
- GPU shader cores10,496 vs 9,728+8%
- Thickness28 mm vs 30 mm+7%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 4,800 MHz+33%
Why is ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 RTX 4090 (2023) better than Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025)?
- Brightness400 nits vs 1,100 nits2.8×
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- HDRNo · Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025): Yes
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 10,496 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 51.4 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 29,638 | 26,424 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 9 7945HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 24 | 16 |
| CPU threads | — | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 9 7945HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 19,038 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 3,105 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 1,961 |
| 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 | OLED | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1,100 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 99% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 2,000 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 |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.67 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 280 mm | 266 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 | 56 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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