Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) vs HP Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2025)
What Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (12) and where Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2025) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
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8.4Graphics9.8
9.0Overall performance9.7
9.3Display8.9
8.6Memory & storage6.6
5.3Battery & portability5.9
8.0Features & cooling8.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024)Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2025)
| Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) | Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 277.6 mm | 269 mm | +8.6 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 357 mm | +0.8 mm |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 23 mm | +3.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.7 kg | −0.1 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 Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
- Panel typeMini-LED vs IPS
- Brightness1,000 nits vs 500 nits2×
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 83 Wh+8%
- Refresh rate250 Hz vs 240 Hz+4%
- Weight2.6 kg vs 2.68 kg+3%
- SD card readerYes · Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2025): No
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 142 ppi+33%
- Key travel1.8 mm vs 1.5 mm+20%
- Fan noise (max. load)59.4 dB vs 61.1 dB+3%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 1,000 GB+2%
Why is Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2025) better than Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS2.4×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,628 vs 31,1202.1×
- Video memory8 GB vs 24 GB3×
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 10,4962.3×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- Response time38 ms vs 3 ms12.7×
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- Thickness26.9 mm vs 23 mm+17%
- RAM speed5,600 MHz vs 6,400 MHz+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 51.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,628 | 31,120 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i7-14700HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 28 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.5 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX | Ryzen AI 7 350, Core Ultra 7 255HX, Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 17,166 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,963 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,386 | — |
| 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 | IPS |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 38 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.68 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 277.6 mm | 269 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 59.4 dB | 61.1 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 | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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