Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) vs MSI Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2024)
What Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (9) and where Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2024) wins (17) — every spec side by side.
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8.4Graphics9.2
9.0Overall performance9.6
9.3Display5.8
8.6Memory & storage9.5
5.3Battery & portability4.1
8.0Features & cooling9.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024)Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2024)
| Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024) | Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 277.6 mm | 298 mm | −20.4 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 380 mm | −22.2 mm |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 28.8 mm | −1.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 3.1 kg | −0.5 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 Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2024)?
- Refresh rate250 Hz vs 165 Hz+52%
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Panel typeMini-LED vs IPS
- Weight2.6 kg vs 3.1 kg+19%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2024): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2024): No
- Thickness26.9 mm vs 28.8 mm+7%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 133 ppi+42%
Why is Raider GE78 HX RTX 4080 (2024) better than Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)21.8 TFLOPS vs 37.6 TFLOPS+72%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 175 W+25%
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,628 vs 21,243+45%
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 100 Wh+11%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 7,424+61%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core17,166 vs 19,264+12%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,386 vs 1,863+34%
- IR camera (face login)No · Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,628 | 21,243 |
| 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 | 19,264 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,963 | 3,188 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,386 | 1,863 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 17″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | IPS |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 38 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 133 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,024 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 | 2.6 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 28.8 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 277.6 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 59.4 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 port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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