Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5050 (2026) vs MSI Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5080 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5050 (2026) does better (6) and where Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5080 (2026) wins (16) — every spec side by side.
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3.8Graphics9.4
5.2Overall performance9.2
7.9Display9.1
8.6Memory & storage5.3
7.2Battery & portability7.8
9.2Features & cooling9.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5050 (2026)Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5080 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5050 (2026) | Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5080 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 270 mm | +5.5 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 363 mm | −6.2 mm |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 26 mm | +0.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.4 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 Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5080 (2026)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5080 (2026): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Raider 16 HX B2W RTX 5080 (2026): No
- Key travel2 mm vs 1.7 mm+18%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 1,000 GB+2%
Why is Raider 16 HX B2W 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 24,1993.4×
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 7,6803×
- CPU cores10 vs 242.4×
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate180 Hz vs 240 Hz+33%
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5050 (2026): Yes
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 128 GB2×
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
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 | 24,199 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14450HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 16 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14450HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core i9-14900HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 7 251HX, Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,575 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,318 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 882 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | — | No |
| MUX switch | — | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 92 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.45 kg |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 26 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 363 mm |
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 270 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Colours | Black, Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| 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 | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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