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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024)

What Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023) does better (7) and where Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024) wins (11) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023)
6.2Score
7 advantages≈ $2,700
vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024)
7.4Score
11 advantages
Higher score
6.4Graphics5.2
6.4Overall performance6.1
7.6Display7.6
2.8Memory & storage8.6
3.5Battery & portability4.4
4.2Features & cooling7.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023)Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024)
360 × 28028360 × 279.928.6
Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023)Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024)Difference
Depth280 mm279.9 mm+0.1 mm
Width360 mm360 mm=
Thickness28 mm28.6 mm−0.6 mm
Weight2.8 kg2.6 kg+0.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024)?

  1. CPU cores16 vs 10+60%
  2. GPU compute (FP32)16 TFLOPS vs 13.4 TFLOPS+19%
  3. 3DMark Steel Nomad Light10,929 vs 9,218+19%
  4. Video memory8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
  5. GPU shader cores3,072 vs 2,560+20%
  6. Thickness28 mm vs 28.6 mm+2%
  7. Max CPU clock5 GHz vs 4.8 GHz+4%

Why is Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023)?

  1. RAM (up to)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
  2. SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 4,096 GB4.1×
  3. Thunderbolt or USB4No · Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4060 (2023): Yes
  4. Weight2.8 kg vs 2.6 kg+8%
  5. Brightness400 nits vs 500 nits+25%
  6. Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  7. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
  8. RAM speed4,800 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+17%
  9. Fan noise (max. load)62.7 dB vs 55.8 dB+12%
  10. Bluetooth5.1 vs 5.3+4%
  11. SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 1,024 GB+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 4060 LaptopGeForce RTX 4050 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)140 W140 W
Video memory8 GB6 GB
Video memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
GPU shader cores3,0722,560
GPU compute (FP32)16 TFLOPS13.4 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light10,9299,218
Processor
ProcessorCore i7-13700HXCore i5-14450HX
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores1610
CPU threads—16
Max CPU clock5 GHz4.8 GHz
Processor optionsCore i5-13500HX, Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HXCore i5-14450HX, Core i5-14500HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX
Geekbench 6 multi-core—10,527
Geekbench 6 single-core—2,346
Cinebench 2024 multi-core—908
Display
Screen size16″16″
Resolution1920 × 12001920 × 1200
Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p)Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Refresh rate165 Hz165 Hz
Panel typeIPSIPS
Brightness400 nits500 nits
sRGB coverage100%—
Response time4 ms—
DCI-P3 coverage80%—
Pixel density142 ppi142 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSyncYesYes
Advanced OptimusNoNo
MUX switchYesYes
HDRNoNo
TouchscreenNoNo
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)16 GB64 GB
RAM (base)16 GB16 GB
RAM typeDDR5DDR5
RAM speed4,800 MHz5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM32 GB64 GB
RAM slots22
Upgradable RAMYesYes
SSD (up to)1,000 GB4,096 GB
SSD (base)1,000 GB1,024 GB
M.2 SSD slots22
SSD interfacePCIe 4.0 x4PCIe 4.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity90 Wh90 Wh
Power adapter330 W330 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)YesYes
Design & cooling
Weight2.8 kg2.6 kg
Thickness28 mm28.6 mm
Width360 mm360 mm
Depth280 mm279.9 mm
Body materialPlasticPlastic
ColoursBlackBlack
Cooling fans22
Vapor chamber coolingNoNo
Liquid metal (CPU)YesYes
Fan noise (max. load)62.7 dB55.8 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4NoYes
USB-C ports22
USB-A ports33
HDMIHDMI 2.1HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1YesYes
(Mini) DisplayPortNoNo
Ethernet1 Gbit/s—
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card readerYesYes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.15.3
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboardYesYes
Numeric keypadYesYes
Key travel1.8 mm1.8 mm
Webcam1,080p1,080p
IR camera (face login)NoNo
Fingerprint readerNoNo
Audio
Speakers2.02.0
Dolby AtmosNoNo
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