Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025) vs Alienware m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025) does better (15) and where m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024) wins (4) — every spec side by side.
8.6Score
Higher score 15 advantages≈ $2,150
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8.6Graphics6.1
8.7Overall performance7.0
8.7Display8.2
4.4Memory & storage3.2
6.5Battery & portability6.9
7.8Features & cooling8.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025)m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025) | m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 276 mm | 249 mm | +27 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 364 mm | −7 mm |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 24 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 m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- GPU compute (FP32)31.3 TFLOPS vs 15.8 TFLOPS+98%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light15,035 vs 10,444+44%
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 135 W+4%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 3,072+50%
- CPU cores24 vs 16+50%
- Brightness400 nits vs 300 nits+33%
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024): No
- IR camera (face login)Yes · m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024): No
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)54 dB vs 62 dB+15%
Why is m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- Weight2.7 kg vs 2.61 kg+3%
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 189 ppi+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 135 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.3 TFLOPS | 15.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 15,035 | 10,444 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 16 |
| CPU threads | — | 22 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 12,732 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,464 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 980 |
| 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 | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 71% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 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) | 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 | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | — |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.61 kg |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 364 mm |
| Depth | 276 mm | 249 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 62 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 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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