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- Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025) vs TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025) vs Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025) does better (15) and where TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024) wins (5) — every spec side by side.
8.6Score
Higher score 15 advantages≈ $2,150
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8.6Graphics7.8
8.7Overall performance7.5
8.7Display7.0
4.4Memory & storage3.2
6.5Battery & portability8.9
7.8Features & cooling7.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025)TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025) | TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 276 mm | 269 mm | +7 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 354 mm | +3 mm |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 26 mm | −2 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.2 kg | +0.5 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 TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- CPU cores24 vs 122×
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 165 Hz+45%
- GPU compute (FP32)31.3 TFLOPS vs 21.8 TFLOPS+44%
- Brightness400 nits vs 250 nits+60%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light15,035 vs 13,427+12%
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024): No
- SD card readerYes · TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024): No
- IR camera (face login)Yes · TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024): No
- Thickness24 mm vs 26 mm+8%
Why is TUF Gaming A16 FA608 RTX 4070 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- Weight2.7 kg vs 2.2 kg+23%
- RAM typeDDR5 vs LPDDR5X
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- Fan noise (max. load)54 dB vs 39.4 dB+37%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 7,500 MHz+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 31.3 TFLOPS | 21.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 15,035 | 13,427 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 24 | 12 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 7 7445HS, Ryzen 7 170, Ryzen 9 7845HX |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 250 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 40% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 142 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 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 7,500 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 32 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 | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 24 mm | 26 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 276 mm | 269 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 39.4 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.7 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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