Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) vs Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4090 (2024)
What Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (6) and where ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4090 (2024) wins (19) — every spec side by side.
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8.4Graphics9.6
9.0Overall performance9.7
9.3Display9.6
8.6Memory & storage9.2
5.3Battery & portability3.8
8.0Features & cooling7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024)ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4090 (2024)
| Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) | ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4090 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 277.6 mm | 264 mm | +13.6 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 354 mm | +3.8 mm |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 30.4 mm | −3.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.6 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) better than ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4090 (2024)?
- Refresh rate250 Hz vs 240 Hz+4%
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4090 (2024): No
- Thickness26.9 mm vs 30.4 mm+13%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
Why is ROG Strix SCAR 16 G634 RTX 4090 (2024) better than Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 45.2 TFLOPS2.1×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,628 vs 24,991+71%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 9,7282.1×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 8,192 GB2×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core17,166 vs 19,278+12%
- Response time38 ms vs 3 ms12.7×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,386 vs 1,896+37%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 9,728 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 45.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,628 | 24,991 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-14700HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 28 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX | Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 17,166 | 19,278 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,963 | 3,167 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,386 | 1,896 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,100 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 38 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 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) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 8,192 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,024 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 | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 30.4 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 277.6 mm | 264 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 59.4 dB | 58 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 | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 2 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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