Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024) vs Asus ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024)
What Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024) does better (10) and where ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024) wins (10) — every spec side by side.
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9.3Graphics9.4
9.3Overall performance9.6
9.3Display7.3
8.6Memory & storage8.6
5.3Battery & portability4.7
8.0Features & cooling8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024)ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024)
| Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024) | ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (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 | 2.5 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024) better than ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024)?
- Brightness1,000 nits vs 400 nits2.5×
- Refresh rate250 Hz vs 165 Hz+52%
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Panel typeMini-LED vs IPS
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (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%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 138 ppi+37%
Why is ROG Strix G16 G614 RTX 4080 (2024) better than Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024)?
- Geekbench 6 multi-core17,166 vs 19,702+15%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,386 vs 1,923+39%
- Weight2.6 kg vs 2.5 kg+4%
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios 16 PH16-72 RTX 4080 (2024): Yes
- CPU cores20 vs 24+20%
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)59.4 dB vs 44 dB+35%
- CPU threads28 vs 32+14%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,963 vs 3,233+9%
- Max CPU clock5.5 GHz vs 5.8 GHz+5%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.6 TFLOPS | 37.6 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 22,154 | 22,458 |
| 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, Ryzen 9 8940HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 17,166 | 19,702 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,963 | 3,233 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,386 | 1,923 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | Mini-LED | IPS |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 38 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 138 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 | 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 | 4,096 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 | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 30.4 mm |
| Width | 357.8 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 277.6 mm | 264 mm |
| Body material | 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 | 44 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 | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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