Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024) vs Alienware m16 R2 RTX 4050 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (16) and where m16 R2 RTX 4050 (2024) wins (13) — every spec side by side.
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7.4Graphics4.6
7.6Overall performance6.8
8.4Display8.2
3.0Memory & storage9.2
9.3Battery & portability7.3
7.4Features & cooling8.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024)m16 R2 RTX 4050 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024) | m16 R2 RTX 4050 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 255 mm | 249.4 mm | +5.6 mm |
| Width | 324 mm | 363.9 mm | −39.9 mm |
| Thickness | 21 mm | 23.5 mm | −2.5 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 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024) better than m16 R2 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light12,880 vs 7,983+61%
- GPU compute (FP32)20 TFLOPS vs 13 TFLOPS+54%
- Resolution class3K (1800p/2000p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Weight1.9 kg vs 2.6 kg+37%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 2,560+80%
- Brightness500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 8 GB4×
- Video memory8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
- Advanced OptimusYes · m16 R2 RTX 4050 (2024): No
- RAM typeLPDDR5X vs DDR5
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · m16 R2 RTX 4050 (2024): No
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 512 GB+95%
Why is m16 R2 RTX 4050 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 8,192 GB8.2×
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 90 Wh+18%
- GPU power (TGP)125 W vs 135 W+8%
- Response time7 ms vs 3 ms2.3×
- Upgradable RAMNo · Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- M.2 SSD slots1 vs 22×
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- Pixel density156 ppi vs 189 ppi+21%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 125 W | 135 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 20 TFLOPS | 13 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 12,880 | 7,983 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 185H | Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| CPU threads | — | 22 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 12,732 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,464 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 980 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 14.5″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 3072 × 1920 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | 3K (1800p/2000p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 7 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 71% |
| Pixel density | 156 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 8 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) | 1,000 GB | 8,192 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 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 | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.6 kg |
| Thickness | 21 mm | 23.5 mm |
| Width | 324 mm | 363.9 mm |
| Depth | 255 mm | 249.4 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 52 dB | 62 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | 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 port | Yes | 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 | — | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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