Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) vs HP Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) does better (6) and where Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2026) wins (19) — every spec side by side.
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7.1Graphics9.8
7.1Overall performance9.7
7.8Display9.7
8.7Memory & storage7.2
7.1Battery & portability2.9
9.1Features & cooling9.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026)Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) | Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 269 mm | +6.5 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 357 mm | −0.2 mm |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 26 mm | +0.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 3 kg | −0.5 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 Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2026)?
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 83 Wh+11%
- Weight2.5 kg vs 2.97 kg+19%
- SD card readerYes · Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2026): No
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
Why is Omen Max 16 RTX 5090 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026)?
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 51.4 TFLOPS2.8×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,644 vs 30,8362.3×
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 175 W+52%
- Video memory8 GB vs 24 GB3×
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 10,4963.2×
- CPU cores10 vs 242.4×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Panel typeIPS vs OLED
- Refresh rate180 Hz vs 240 Hz+33%
- Response time3 ms vs 0.2 ms15×
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 51.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,644 | 30,836 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14450HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 16 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14450HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core i9-14900HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Ryzen AI 7 450, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 |
| 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 | OLED |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 0.2 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | — | Yes |
| MUX switch | — | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 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 | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | — |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.97 kg |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 26 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 269 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black, Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 61.8 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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 | No |
| Ethernet | — | 5 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 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 | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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