Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4050 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4050 (2024) does better (13) and where Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025) wins (15) — every spec side by side.
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3.6Graphics6.8
4.6Overall performance6.7
6.4Display8.9
4.3Memory & storage4.4
9.4Battery & portability9.1
8.7Features & cooling6.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4050 (2024)Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4050 (2024) | Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 255.3 mm | 255.3 mm | = |
| Width | 324.1 mm | 344.9 mm | −20.8 mm |
| Thickness | 20.9 mm | 21.5 mm | −0.6 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.2 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4050 (2024) better than Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- MUX switchYes · Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025): No
- CPU cores14 vs 8+75%
- Weight1.9 kg vs 2.2 kg+16%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025): No
- RAM typeLPDDR5X vs DDR5
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025): No
- SD card readerYes · Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025): No
- Thickness20.9 mm vs 21.5 mm+3%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
- RAM speed7,467 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+33%
Why is Legion 5 15 RTX 5060 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)8.2 TFLOPS vs 18.4 TFLOPS2.2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light6,112 vs 12,3082×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- Refresh rate120 Hz vs 165 Hz+38%
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 80 Wh+5%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 3,328+30%
- Upgradable RAMNo · Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4050 (2024): Yes
- M.2 SSD slots1 vs 22×
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- USB-A ports2 vs 3+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 115 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 8.2 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 6,112 | 12,308 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 5 125H | Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 14 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 18 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 4.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H | Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Ryzen 7 250, Ryzen 7 260, Core Ultra 7 251HX, Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,237 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,181 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 712 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 14.5″ | 15.1″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 7 ms | — |
| Pixel density | 156 ppi | 150 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | No |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 7,467 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | — | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | — | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | No | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 1 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 245 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 20.9 mm | 21.5 mm |
| Width | 324.1 mm | 344.9 mm |
| Depth | 255.3 mm | 255.3 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 52 dB | 50.1 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| 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 | — | 1.6 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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