Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026) vs MSI Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026) does better (5) and where Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026) wins (19) — every spec side by side.
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8.8Graphics9.4
7.7Overall performance9.8
7.9Display8.6
8.6Memory & storage9.5
7.2Battery & portability5.7
9.2Features & cooling9.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026)Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026) | Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 284.1 mm | −8.6 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 357.2 mm | −0.4 mm |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 28.6 mm | −1.8 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 Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- Weight2.5 kg vs 2.7 kg+8%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026): No
- Thickness26.8 mm vs 28.6 mm+7%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
Why is Raider 16 HX AI RTX 5080 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 AI RTX 5080 (2026)?
- Geekbench 6 multi-core10,575 vs 21,127+100%
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 175 W+52%
- CPU cores10 vs 242.4×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core882 vs 2,0052.3×
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- GPU compute (FP32)30 TFLOPS vs 42 TFLOPS+40%
- Refresh rate180 Hz vs 240 Hz+33%
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 100 Wh+9%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light22,532 vs 25,037+11%
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- Keyboard backlightSingle-colour RGB vs Zone RGB
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 175 W |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,680 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 30 TFLOPS | 42 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 22,532 | 25,037 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14450HX | Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 5.4 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 275HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,575 | 21,127 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,318 | 3,168 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 882 | 2,005 |
| 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 | 32 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 | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | 100 W | 140 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 28.6 mm |
| Width | 356.8 mm | 357.2 mm |
| Depth | 275.5 mm | 284.1 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black, Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | Single-colour RGB | Zone RGB |
| Per-key RGB | — | No |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 2 mm | — |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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