pan.tf
Compare
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) vs Neo 16 RTX 5080 (2026)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) vs XMG Neo 16 RTX 5080 (2026)

What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026) does better (6) and where Neo 16 RTX 5080 (2026) wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Acer · 2026Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026)

8.5Score

6 advantages

XMG · 2026Neo 16 RTX 5080 (2026)

8.5Score

9 advantages≈ $4,600

Higher score

7.8Display9.8

8.7Memory & storage3.4

7.1Battery & portability6.0

9.1Features & cooling9.7

Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026)Neo 16 RTX 5080 (2026)

	Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026)	Neo 16 RTX 5080 (2026)	Difference
Depth	275.5 mm	260 mm	+15.5 mm
Width	356.8 mm	357 mm	−0.2 mm
Thickness	26.8 mm	28 mm	−1.2 mm
Weight	2.5 kg	2.6 kg	−0.1 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 Neo 16 RTX 5080 (2026)?

RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
Weight2.5 kg vs 2.65 kg+6%
Thickness26.8 mm vs 28 mm+4%
Bluetooth5.4 vs 5+8%
SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 1,000 GB+2%

Why is Neo 16 RTX 5080 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026)?

Brightness400 nits vs 1,000 nits2.5×
CPU cores10 vs 242.4×
GPU shader cores3,328 vs 7,6802.3×
Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
Panel typeIPS vs OLED
Battery capacity92 Wh vs 100 Wh+8%
RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
Max CPU clock4.8 GHz vs 5.5 GHz+15%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5060 (2026)8.5	XMG Neo 16 RTX 5080 (2026)≈ $4,6008.5
Graphics
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
GPU maker	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)	115 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	—
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	13,644	—
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	—
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	—
Panel type	IPS	OLED
Brightness	400 nits	1,000 nits
sRGB coverage	100%	—
Response time	3 ms	—
Pixel density	142 ppi	—
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
G-Sync / FreeSync	Yes	—
HDR	No	—
Touchscreen	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	—
Max. supported RAM	64 GB	—
RAM slots	2	—
Upgradable RAM	Yes	—
SSD (up to)	4,096 GB	1,000 GB
SSD (base)	1,024 GB	1,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots	2	—
SSD interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	—
Battery & power
Battery capacity	92 Wh	100 Wh
Power adapter	330 W	—
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	Yes	Yes
USB-C charging power	100 W	—
Design & cooling
Weight	2.5 kg	2.65 kg
Thickness	26.8 mm	28 mm
Width	356.8 mm	357 mm
Depth	275.5 mm	260 mm
Body material	Aluminium	—
Colours	Black, Blue	Black
Cooling fans	2	—
Vapor chamber cooling	No	—
Liquid metal (CPU)	Yes	—
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4	Yes	Yes
USB-C ports	2	—
USB-A ports	3	—
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1	Yes	Yes
(Mini) DisplayPort	No	Yes
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	—
Bluetooth	5.4	5
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboard	Yes	—
Numeric keypad	Yes	—
Key travel	2 mm	—
Webcam	1,080p	1,080p
IR camera (face login)	Yes	—
Fingerprint reader	No	—
Audio
Speakers	2.0	2 speakers
Dolby Atmos	No	—