Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025) vs Alienware Aurora 16X RTX 5070 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025) does better (10) and where Aurora 16X RTX 5070 (2025) wins (16) — every spec side by side.
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7.7Graphics8.5
8.4Overall performance8.4
8.4Display9.4
4.3Memory & storage4.5
9.4Battery & portability8.3
8.8Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025)Aurora 16X RTX 5070 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025) | Aurora 16X RTX 5070 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 254.7 mm | 265 mm | −10.3 mm |
| Width | 323.9 mm | 357 mm | −33.1 mm |
| Thickness | 20.8 mm | 23 mm | −2.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.6 kg | −0.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Aurora 16X RTX 5070 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- Resolution class3K (1800p/2000p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Weight1.9 kg vs 2.61 kg+37%
- Response time1 ms vs 3 ms3×
- RAM typeLPDDR5X vs DDR5
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aurora 16X RTX 5070 (2025): No
- SD card readerYes · Aurora 16X RTX 5070 (2025): No
- Thickness20.8 mm vs 23 mm+11%
- RAM speed8,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+50%
- Pixel density234 ppi vs 189 ppi+24%
Why is Aurora 16X RTX 5070 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- Refresh rate120 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 96 Wh+26%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,815 vs 15,404+4%
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Upgradable RAMNo · Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- M.2 SSD slots1 vs 22×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- IR camera (face login)No · Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 26.2 TFLOPS | 26.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,815 | 15,404 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255H | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 16 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255H, Core Ultra 9 285H | Core Ultra 5 235HX, Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 15,698 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,833 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,090 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 14.5″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2880 × 1800 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | 3K (1800p/2000p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 1 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 97% |
| Pixel density | 234 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 8,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | — | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | — | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | No | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 1 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.61 kg |
| Thickness | 20.8 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 323.9 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 254.7 mm | 265 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Magnesium alloy |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 58 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | 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 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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