Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5090 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026) does better (2) and where Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5090 (2025) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
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8.8Graphics9.7
7.7Overall performance9.4
7.9Display7.9
8.6Memory & storage8.6
7.2Battery & portability5.0
9.2Features & cooling8.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026)Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5090 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026) | Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5090 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 275.5 mm | = |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 356.8 mm | = |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 26.8 mm | = |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.7 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 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5090 (2025)?
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 90 Wh+2%
- Weight2.5 kg vs 2.66 kg+6%
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5090 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 165 W+43%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core10,575 vs 18,758+77%
- GPU compute (FP32)30 TFLOPS vs 48.9 TFLOPS+63%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core882 vs 1,8552.1×
- CPU cores10 vs 202×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,532 vs 28,857+28%
- Video memory16 GB vs 24 GB+50%
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 10,496+37%
- Geekbench 6 single-core2,318 vs 3,042+31%
- CPU threads16 vs 20+25%
- Max CPU clock4.8 GHz vs 5.2 GHz+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 165 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 30 TFLOPS | 48.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 22,532 | 28,857 |
| 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 | 18,758 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,318 | 3,042 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 882 | 1,855 |
| 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 | 92 Wh | 90 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 | 2.5 kg | 2.66 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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