Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026) vs Asus ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026) does better (10) and where ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026) wins (15) — every spec side by side.
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8.8Graphics7.1
7.7Overall performance9.0
7.9Display9.4
8.6Memory & storage8.6
7.2Battery & portability3.8
9.2Features & cooling9.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026)ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026) | ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 268 mm | +7.5 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 354 mm | +2.8 mm |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 30.8 mm | −4 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 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 RTX 5080 (2026) better than ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026)?
- GPU shader cores7,680 vs 3,3282.3×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,532 vs 13,680+65%
- GPU compute (FP32)30 TFLOPS vs 18.4 TFLOPS+63%
- Video memory16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 90 Wh+2%
- Weight2.5 kg vs 2.65 kg+6%
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026): No
- SD card readerYes · ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026): No
- Thickness26.8 mm vs 30.8 mm+15%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
Why is ROG Strix G16 G615 RTX 5060 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- Geekbench 6 multi-core10,575 vs 22,7302.1×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core882 vs 2,5762.9×
- CPU cores10 vs 242.4×
- Refresh rate180 Hz vs 300 Hz+67%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
- HDRNo · Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- CPU threads16 vs 24+50%
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 30 TFLOPS | 18.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 22,532 | 13,680 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14450HX | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14450HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Core i9-14900HX, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,575 | 22,730 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,318 | 3,439 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 882 | 2,576 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 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 | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | — | No |
| MUX switch | — | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| 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 | 5,600 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 | 380 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.65 kg |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 30.8 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 268 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Colours | Black, Blue | Gray, Green |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| 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 | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | Single-colour RGB | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | 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 | Yes |
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