Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)
What Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023) does better (10) and where ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) wins (18) — every spec side by side.
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9.1Graphics9.1
8.9Overall performance8.6
8.3Display9.3
4.9Memory & storage7.1
4.3Battery & portability9.2
9.0Features & cooling8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023)ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)
| Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023) | ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 246 mm | +49.5 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 355 mm | +44.3 mm |
| Thickness | 27.6 mm | 23 mm | +4.6 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 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023) better than ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,378 vs 754+83%
- GPU power (TGP)165 W vs 150 W+10%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023): No
- CPU cores16 vs 14+14%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 2,000 GB+2%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- CPU threads24 vs 20+20%
- Fan noise (max. load)49.5 dB vs 57.5 dB+16%
- Key travel1.8 mm vs 1.7 mm+6%
Why is ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) better than Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- GPU compute (FP32)24.7 TFLOPS vs 33.9 TFLOPS+37%
- Weight2.7 kg vs 2.3 kg+17%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light18,309 vs 21,090+15%
- Response time8 ms vs 3 ms2.7×
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 2,000 GB3.9×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core14,967 vs 15,617+4%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- IR camera (face login)No · Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 165 W | 150 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 24.7 TFLOPS | 33.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 18,309 | 21,090 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13700HX | Core i9-13900H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 14 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | Core i9-13900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 14,967 | 15,617 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,753 | 2,821 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,378 | 754 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 8 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 80% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 64 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 | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 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 |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 27.6 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 295.5 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) | 49.5 dB | 57.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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