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Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023) vs MSI Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023)

What Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023) does better (8) and where Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023) wins (14) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023)
Acer · 2023Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023)
8.7Score
8 advantages
vs
MSI Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023)
MSI · 2023Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023)
8.8Score
14 advantages
Higher score
9.1Graphics9.3
8.9Overall performance9.5
8.3Display6.8
5.1Memory & storage7.5
4.2Battery & portability2.8
9.0Features & cooling8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023)Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023)
399.3 × 295.527.6380.3 × 29829.4
Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023)Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023)Difference
Depth295.5 mm298 mm−2.5 mm
Width399.3 mm380.3 mm+19 mm
Thickness27.6 mm29.4 mm−1.8 mm
Weight2.7 kg3 kg−0.3 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 Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023)?

  1. Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
  2. Weight2.7 kg vs 3 kg+11%
  3. G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023): No
  4. Advanced OptimusYes · Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023): No
  5. Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023): No
  6. Thickness27.6 mm vs 29.4 mm+7%
  7. USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
  8. Pixel density189 ppi vs 133 ppi+42%

Why is Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023) better than Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023)?

  1. RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  2. GPU compute (FP32)24.7 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+52%
  3. GPU power (TGP)165 W vs 175 W+6%
  4. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light18,309 vs 21,733+19%
  5. CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
  6. Geekbench 6 multi-core14,967 vs 16,902+13%
  7. Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,378 vs 2,024+47%
  8. Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  9. USB-C ports2 vs 3+50%
  10. CPU threads24 vs 32+33%
  11. RAM speed4,800 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+17%
  12. Geekbench 6 single-core2,753 vs 3,109+13%
Specifications

Side by side

Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023)Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71 RTX 4080 (2023)8.7
MSI Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023)MSI Vector GP78 RTX 4080 (2023)8.8
Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 4080 LaptopGeForce RTX 4080 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)165 W175 W
Video memory12 GB12 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU shader cores7,4247,424
GPU compute (FP32)24.7 TFLOPS37.6 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light18,30921,733
Processor
ProcessorCore i7-13700HXCore i9-13950HX
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores1624
CPU threads2432
Max CPU clock5 GHz5.5 GHz
Processor optionsCore i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HXCore i9-13950HX, Core i9-13980HX
Geekbench 6 multi-core14,96716,902
Geekbench 6 single-core2,7533,109
Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,3782,024
Display
Screen size16″17″
Resolution2560 × 16001920 × 1200
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Refresh rate165 Hz165 Hz
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness500 nits500 nits
sRGB coverage100%100%
Response time8 ms—
DCI-P3 coverage80%—
Pixel density189 ppi133 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesNo
Advanced OptimusYesNo
MUX switchYesYes
HDRNoNo
TouchscreenNoNo
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)32 GB64 GB
RAM (base)16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed4,800 MHz5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM32 GB64 GB
RAM slots22
Upgradable RAMYesYes
SSD (up to)2,048 GB2,048 GB
SSD (base)512 GB512 GB
M.2 SSD slots22
SSD interfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 5.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity90 Wh90 Wh
Power adapter330 W330 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
Design & cooling
Weight2.7 kg3 kg
Thickness27.6 mm29.4 mm
Width399.3 mm380.3 mm
Depth295.5 mm298 mm
Body materialAluminiumAluminium, Plastic
ColoursBlackBlack
Cooling fans22
Vapor chamber coolingNoNo
Liquid metal (CPU)YesNo
Fan noise (max. load)49.5 dB—
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4YesYes
USB-C ports23
USB-A ports32
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
(Mini) DisplayPortNoYes
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card readerYesYes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Key travel1.8 mm—
Webcam1,080p1,080p
IR camera (face login)NoNo
Fingerprint readerNoYes
Audio
Speakers2.02.4
Dolby AtmosNoNo

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