Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4050 (2023) vs Gigabyte Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023)
What Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4050 (2023) does better (13) and where Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
vs
5.3Graphics7.8
7.5Overall performance7.0
8.3Display6.4
5.1Memory & storage7.5
4.2Battery & portability8.0
9.0Features & cooling7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4050 (2023)Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023)
| Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4050 (2023) | Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 283 mm | +12.5 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 398 mm | +1.3 mm |
| Thickness | 27.6 mm | 22 mm | +5.6 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.8 kg | −0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4050 (2023) better than Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- Geekbench 6 multi-core14,967 vs 9,878+52%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,378 vs 776+78%
- Brightness500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 144 Hz+15%
- Weight2.7 kg vs 2.8 kg+4%
- CPU cores16 vs 12+33%
- Advanced OptimusYes · Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- CPU threads24 vs 16+50%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 130 ppi+45%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,753 vs 2,262+22%
Why is Aorus 17 RTX 4070 (2023) better than Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4050 (2023)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- GPU compute (FP32)13.4 TFLOPS vs 21.8 TFLOPS+63%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,368 vs 13,241+41%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 99 Wh+10%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 4,608+80%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- Thickness27.6 mm vs 22 mm+25%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- Key travel1.8 mm vs 2 mm+11%
- Screen size16″ vs 17.3″+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 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 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13.4 TFLOPS | 21.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,368 | 13,241 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13700HX | Core i5-12500H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 12 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | Core i5-12500H, Core i7-13700H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 14,967 | 9,878 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,753 | 2,262 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,378 | 776 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 17.3″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1440 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 8 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 80% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 130 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 27.6 mm | 22 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 398 mm |
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 283 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 49.5 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 2 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Related comparisons
vs
Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4050 (2023)vsAsus TUF Gaming A17 FA707 RTX 4060 (2023)7.57.4vs
Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4050 (2023)vsLenovo Legion Pro 5 16 Gen 8 RTX 4070 (2023)7.57.6vs
Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4050 (2023)vsHP Omen 16 RTX 4070 (2023)7.57.6vs
Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4050 (2023)vsAsus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU603 RTX 4060 (2023)7.57.6vs
Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4050 (2023)vsAcer Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024)7.59.2vsAcer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4050 (2023)vsAcer Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024)7.59.5