Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) does better (9) and where Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026) wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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9.4Graphics8.8
9.3Overall performance7.7
7.9Display7.9
8.6Memory & storage8.6
5.0Battery & portability7.2
8.5Features & cooling9.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) | Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 275.5 mm | = |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 356.8 mm | = |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 26.8 mm | = |
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.5 kg | +0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- GPU power (TGP)165 W vs 115 W+43%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core18,758 vs 10,575+77%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,855 vs 8822.1×
- CPU cores20 vs 102×
- GPU compute (FP32)40 TFLOPS vs 30 TFLOPS+33%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light24,399 vs 22,532+8%
- Geekbench 6 single-core3,042 vs 2,318+31%
- CPU threads20 vs 16+25%
- Max CPU clock5.2 GHz vs 4.8 GHz+8%
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2025)?
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 92 Wh+2%
- Weight2.66 kg vs 2.5 kg+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 165 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 40 TFLOPS | 30 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 24,399 | 22,532 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core i5-14450HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 10 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core i5-14450HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core i9-14900HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 18,758 | 10,575 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,042 | 2,318 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,855 | 882 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 180 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | — |
| MUX switch | Yes | — |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 6,400 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 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 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 92 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.66 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 26.8 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 356.8 mm |
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 275.5 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black, Blue | Black, Blue |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Single-colour RGB |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 2 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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