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- Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025) vs ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)
Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)
What Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025) does better (12) and where ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) wins (10) — every spec side by side.
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9.8Graphics9.1
9.4Overall performance8.6
9.3Display9.2
4.6Memory & storage7.2
4.0Battery & portability9.1
9.1Features & cooling8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025)ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)
| Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025) | ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 280 mm | 246 mm | +34 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 355 mm | +2 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 23 mm | +5 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.3 kg | +0.4 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 M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- GPU compute (FP32)51.4 TFLOPS vs 33.9 TFLOPS+52%
- Video memory24 GB vs 12 GB2×
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- GPU power (TGP)175 W vs 150 W+17%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light29,638 vs 21,090+41%
- CPU cores24 vs 14+71%
- GPU shader cores10,496 vs 7,424+41%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6+17%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 4,800 MHz+33%
- Key travel2 mm vs 1.7 mm+18%
- Fan noise (max. load)54 dB vs 57.5 dB+6%
Why is ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) better than Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Weight2.7 kg vs 2.3 kg+17%
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- Thickness28 mm vs 23 mm+22%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025): Yes
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 16 AI PH16-73 RTX 5090 (2025): Yes
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 150 W |
| Video memory | 24 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 10,496 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 51.4 TFLOPS | 33.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 29,638 | 21,090 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core i9-13900H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 14 |
| CPU threads | — | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core i9-13900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 15,617 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,821 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 754 |
| 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 | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 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 | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 64 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 | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 280 mm | 246 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 57.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 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 | No |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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