Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025) vs Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025) does better (8) and where Aorus Master 16 RTX 5080 (2025) wins (20) — every spec side by side.
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7.7Graphics9.4
8.4Overall performance9.2
8.4Display9.7
4.3Memory & storage5.3
9.4Battery & portability6.4
8.8Features & cooling9.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025)Aorus Master 16 RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025) | Aorus Master 16 RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 254.7 mm | 254 mm | +0.7 mm |
| Width | 323.9 mm | 357 mm | −33.1 mm |
| Thickness | 20.8 mm | 30 mm | −9.2 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.5 kg | −0.6 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 Aorus Master 16 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- Resolution class3K (1800p/2000p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Weight1.9 kg vs 2.5 kg+32%
- Thickness20.8 mm vs 30 mm+44%
- RAM typeLPDDR5X vs DDR5
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aorus Master 16 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 2,000 GB+2%
- RAM speed8,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+50%
- Pixel density234 ppi vs 189 ppi+24%
Why is Aorus Master 16 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- Refresh rate120 Hz vs 240 Hz2×
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 175 W+52%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,815 vs 25,565+73%
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 99 Wh+30%
- GPU compute (FP32)26.2 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+60%
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 7,680+67%
- CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Upgradable RAMNo · Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 26.2 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,815 | 25,565 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255H | Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 16 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255H, Core Ultra 9 285H | Core Ultra 9 275HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D |
| 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 | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 | — | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | — | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | No | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 1 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 20.8 mm | 30 mm |
| Width | 323.9 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 254.7 mm | 254 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 66.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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