Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) does better (2) and where Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
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7.1Graphics9.4
7.1Overall performance9.3
7.9Display7.9
8.6Memory & storage8.6
7.2Battery & portability5.0
9.2Features & cooling8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026)Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) | Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 275.5 mm | = |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 356.8 mm | = |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 26.8 mm | = |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.7 kg | −0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)?
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 90 Wh+2%
- Weight2.5 kg vs 2.66 kg+6%
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026)?
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 40 TFLOPS2.2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,644 vs 24,399+79%
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 165 W+43%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core10,575 vs 18,758+77%
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 7,6802.3×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core882 vs 1,8552.1×
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- CPU cores10 vs 202×
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,318 vs 3,042+31%
- CPU threads16 vs 20+25%
- Max CPU clock4.8 GHz vs 5.2 GHz+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 165 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 40 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,644 | 24,399 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14450HX | Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 20 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.2 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 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,575 | 18,758 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,318 | 3,042 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 882 | 1,855 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 180 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | — | No |
| MUX switch | — | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| 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 | 6,400 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 | 1,024 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.66 kg |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 26.8 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 356.8 mm |
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 275.5 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black, Blue | Black, Blue |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 54 dB |
| 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 port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 2 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 | No |
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