Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025) vs Alienware Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025) does better (13) and where Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025) wins (10) — every spec side by side.
8.6Score
Higher score 13 advantages≈ $2,150
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8.6Graphics7.1
8.7Overall performance7.6
8.7Display9.0
4.4Memory & storage4.5
6.5Battery & portability8.3
7.8Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025)Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025) | Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 276 mm | 265 mm | +11 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 357 mm | = |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 23 mm | +1 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 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 PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)31.3 TFLOPS vs 18.4 TFLOPS+70%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 115 W+22%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light15,035 vs 13,457+12%
- Ethernet5 Gbit/s vs 1 Gbit/s5×
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 3,328+38%
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025): No
- SD card readerYes · Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025): No
- CPU cores24 vs 20+20%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
- Key travel2 mm vs 1.8 mm+11%
- Fan noise (max. load)54 dB vs 58 dB+7%
Why is Aurora 16X RTX 5060 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 96 Wh+7%
- Weight2.7 kg vs 2.61 kg+3%
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- Advanced OptimusNo · Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- Thickness24 mm vs 23 mm+4%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 189 ppi+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.3 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 15,035 | 13,457 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 5 235HX, Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core Ultra 9 275HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 97% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.61 kg |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 357 mm |
| Depth | 276 mm | 265 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Magnesium alloy |
| Colours | Black | Blue |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 58 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 | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.8 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 | Yes |
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