Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4070 (2023) vs Asus TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4070 (2023)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4070 (2023) does better (16) and where TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4070 (2023) wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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8.0Graphics7.6
7.7Overall performance5.3
7.6Display5.5
4.9Memory & storage6.3
3.4Battery & portability9.1
6.2Features & cooling6.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4070 (2023)TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4070 (2023)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4070 (2023) | TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4070 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 279.9 mm | 251 mm | +28.9 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 354 mm | +6.1 mm |
| Thickness | 28.2 mm | 24.9 mm | +3.3 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.2 kg | +0.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4070 (2023) better than TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- CPU cores14 vs 62.3×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core11,540 vs 8,125+42%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core970 vs 600+62%
- Brightness400 nits vs 250 nits+60%
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 144 Hz+15%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light13,600 vs 12,662+7%
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- SD card readerYes · TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4070 (2023): No
- Response time4 ms vs 7 ms+75%
- CPU threads20 vs 12+67%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
Why is TUF Gaming A15 RTX 4070 (2023) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4070 (2023)?
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- Weight2.8 kg vs 2.2 kg+27%
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 RTX 4070 (2023): Yes
- Thickness28.2 mm vs 24.9 mm+13%
- Fan noise (max. load)62.7 dB vs 43 dB+46%
- DCI-P3 coverage80% vs 100%+25%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 21.8 TFLOPS | 21.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 13,600 | 12,662 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-13500HX | Ryzen 5 7535HS |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 14 | 6 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 12 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-13500HX, Core i7-13700HX, Core i9-13900HX | Ryzen 5 7535HS, Ryzen 7 7735HS, Ryzen 9 7940HS |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 11,540 | 8,125 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,522 | 1,989 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 970 | 600 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 15.6″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 250 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 4 ms | 7 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 80% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 141 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Thickness | 28.2 mm | 24.9 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 279.9 mm | 251 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black, Gray | Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 62.7 dB | 43 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| 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 | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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