Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023) vs MSI Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)
What Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023) does better (6) and where Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024) wins (21) — every spec side by side.
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9.1Graphics9.7
8.9Overall performance9.5
8.3Display8.0
4.9Memory & storage5.5
4.3Battery & portability5.7
9.0Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023)Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)
| Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023) | Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 284 mm | +11.5 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 357 mm | +42.3 mm |
| Thickness | 27.6 mm | 28 mm | −0.4 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.8 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 Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024)?
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024): No
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 2,000 GB+2%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 142 ppi+33%
Why is Raider GE68 HX 14V RTX 4090 (2024) better than Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- GPU compute (FP32)24.7 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS+83%
- Video memory12 GB vs 32 GB2.7×
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light18,309 vs 26,192+43%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 100 Wh+11%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core14,967 vs 19,934+33%
- GPU power (TGP)165 W vs 175 W+6%
- CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 96 GB3×
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 2,000 GB3.9×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,378 vs 1,912+39%
- GPU shader cores7,424 vs 9,728+31%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 165 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 32 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 24.7 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 18,309 | 26,192 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-13700HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 24 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 14,967 | 19,934 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,753 | 3,222 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,378 | 1,912 |
| 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 | — |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 8 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 80% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 96 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 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.75 kg |
| Thickness | 27.6 mm | 28 mm |
| Width | 399.3 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 295.5 mm | 284 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 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 | No |
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