Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024) vs MSI Vector 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024) does better (15) and where Vector 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024) wins (13) — every spec side by side.
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7.4Graphics6.7
7.6Overall performance8.8
8.4Display6.2
3.0Memory & storage9.5
9.3Battery & portability2.8
7.4Features & cooling8.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024)Vector 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024) | Vector 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 255 mm | 298 mm | −43 mm |
| Width | 324 mm | 380 mm | −56 mm |
| Thickness | 21 mm | 29.4 mm | −8.4 mm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 3 kg | −1.1 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 Vector 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024)?
- Weight1.9 kg vs 3 kg+58%
- Resolution class3K (1800p/2000p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- GPU compute (FP32)20 TFLOPS vs 16 TFLOPS+25%
- Brightness500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 3,072+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light12,880 vs 11,713+10%
- Thickness21 mm vs 29.4 mm+40%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Vector 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Vector 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024): No
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- RAM typeLPDDR5X vs DDR5
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Vector 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024): No
Why is Vector 17 HX RTX 4060 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 96 GB3×
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 4,096 GB4.1×
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 90 Wh+18%
- GPU power (TGP)125 W vs 140 W+12%
- CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
- Upgradable RAMNo · Predator Helios Neo 14 PHN14-51 RTX 4070 (2024): Yes
- M.2 SSD slots1 vs 22×
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- USB-C ports2 vs 3+50%
- Screen size14.5″ vs 17″+17%
- Max CPU clock5.1 GHz vs 5.6 GHz+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 125 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 20 TFLOPS | 16 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 12,880 | 11,713 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 185H | Core i9-13980HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 24 |
| CPU threads | — | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H | Core i9-13980HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 18,248 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,922 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 2,129 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 14.5″ | 17″ |
| Resolution | 3072 × 1920 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | 3K (1800p/2000p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 7 ms | — |
| Pixel density | 156 ppi | 133 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 7,467 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | — | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | — | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | No | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 1 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 3 kg |
| Thickness | 21 mm | 29.4 mm |
| Width | 324 mm | 380 mm |
| Depth | 255 mm | 298 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 52 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 3 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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