Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) vs MSI Crosshair A16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) does better (12) and where Crosshair A16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
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7.1Graphics6.9
7.1Overall performance8.6
7.9Display8.7
8.6Memory & storage9.5
7.2Battery & portability5.5
9.2Features & cooling4.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026)Crosshair A16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) | Crosshair A16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 266.4 mm | +9.1 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 359 mm | −2.2 mm |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 27.9 mm | −1.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.5 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 Crosshair A16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026)?
- Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · Crosshair A16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026): No
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 90 Wh+2%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,644 vs 12,557+9%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Crosshair A16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Crosshair A16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026): No
- USB-C ports2 vs 12×
- SD card readerYes · Crosshair A16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026): No
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Crosshair A16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026): No
- Thickness26.8 mm vs 27.9 mm+4%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,200 MHz+23%
- Key travel2 mm vs 1.7 mm+18%
Why is Crosshair A16 HX AI RTX 5060 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core10,575 vs 15,758+49%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core882 vs 1,698+93%
- Refresh rate180 Hz vs 240 Hz+33%
- CPU cores10 vs 16+60%
- CPU threads16 vs 322×
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 189 ppi+33%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,318 vs 2,785+20%
- Max CPU clock4.8 GHz vs 5.3 GHz+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,644 | 12,557 |
| 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 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,575 | 15,758 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,318 | 2,785 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 882 | 1,698 |
| 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 | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 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 | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,200 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 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 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 27.9 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 359 mm |
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 266.4 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Colours | Black, Blue | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | — | 59 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | No |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| 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 | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Zone RGB |
| Per-key RGB | — | No |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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