Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5050 (2026) vs Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5080 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5050 (2026) does better (6) and where Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5080 (2026) wins (22) — every spec side by side.
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3.8Graphics9.4
5.2Overall performance9.3
7.9Display9.5
8.6Memory & storage8.6
7.2Battery & portability9.4
9.2Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5050 (2026)Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5080 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5050 (2026) | Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5080 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 255.3 mm | +20.2 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 357.2 mm | −0.4 mm |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 24.5 mm | +2.3 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.3 kg | +0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5050 (2026) better than Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5080 (2026)?
- Refresh rate180 Hz vs 165 Hz+9%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5080 (2026): No
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Key travel2 mm vs 1.7 mm+18%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
Why is Aorus Master 16 AM6J RTX 5080 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5050 (2026)?
- GPU compute (FP32)7.7 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS5.5×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light7,059 vs 25,0073.5×
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 7,6803×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core10,575 vs 16,188+53%
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core882 vs 1,706+93%
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 99 Wh+8%
- CPU cores10 vs 16+60%
- Response time3 ms vs 1 ms3×
- Weight2.5 kg vs 2.3 kg+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 7.7 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 7,059 | 25,007 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14450HX | Ryzen 9 8940HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 10 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 32 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14450HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core i9-14900HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Ryzen 9 8940HX, Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, Ryzen 9 9955HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,575 | 16,188 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,318 | 2,874 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 882 | 1,706 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 3 ms | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | — | No |
| MUX switch | — | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 24.5 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 357.2 mm |
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 255.3 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black, Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 60 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| 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 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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