Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5070 Ti (2026) vs MSI Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5070 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5070 Ti (2026) does better (13) and where Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5070 (2026) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
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8.7Graphics7.9
7.6Overall performance9.1
7.9Display8.6
8.6Memory & storage9.5
7.2Battery & portability5.5
9.2Features & cooling6.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5070 Ti (2026)Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5070 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5070 Ti (2026) | Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5070 (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 5070 Ti (2026) better than Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5070 (2026)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light20,865 vs 15,919+31%
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 90 Wh+2%
- Video memory12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
- GPU compute (FP32)26.8 TFLOPS vs 26.2 TFLOPS+2%
- GPU shader cores5,888 vs 4,608+28%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5070 (2026): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5070 (2026): No
- USB-C ports2 vs 12×
- SD card readerYes · Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5070 (2026): No
- IR camera (face login)Yes · Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5070 (2026): No
- Thickness26.8 mm vs 27.9 mm+4%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
Why is Crosshair 16 HX AI RTX 5070 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5070 Ti (2026)?
- Geekbench 6 multi-core10,575 vs 19,135+81%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core882 vs 1,8922.1×
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- CPU cores10 vs 202×
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate180 Hz vs 240 Hz+33%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Pixel density142 ppi vs 189 ppi+33%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,318 vs 3,085+33%
- CPU threads16 vs 20+25%
- Max CPU clock4.8 GHz vs 5.2 GHz+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 5,888 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 26.8 TFLOPS | 26.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 20,865 | 15,919 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14450HX | Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 20 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14450HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core i9-14900HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,575 | 19,135 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,318 | 3,085 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 882 | 1,892 |
| 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% | — |
| 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 | 6,400 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 | 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 |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Single-colour RGB | — |
| 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 | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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