Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024) vs Alienware m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024) does better (8) and where m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024) wins (15) — every spec side by side.
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5.2Graphics6.1
6.1Overall performance7.0
7.6Display8.2
8.6Memory & storage3.2
4.4Battery & portability6.9
7.7Features & cooling8.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024)m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024) | m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 279.9 mm | 249 mm | +30.9 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 364 mm | −4 mm |
| Thickness | 28.6 mm | 24 mm | +4.6 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.6 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024) better than m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 16 GB4×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 1,000 GB4.1×
- GPU power (TGP)140 W vs 135 W+4%
- Brightness500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024): No
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)55.8 dB vs 62 dB+11%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 1,000 GB+2%
Why is m16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core10,527 vs 12,732+21%
- CPU cores10 vs 16+60%
- GPU compute (FP32)13.4 TFLOPS vs 15.8 TFLOPS+18%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light9,218 vs 10,444+13%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 RTX 4050 (2024): Yes
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 3,072+20%
- Thickness28.6 mm vs 24 mm+19%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core908 vs 980+8%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 140 W | 135 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 13.4 TFLOPS | 15.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 9,218 | 10,444 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-14450HX | Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 10 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 16 | 22 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-14450HX, Core i5-14500HX, Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 10,527 | 12,732 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,346 | 2,464 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 908 | 980 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | — | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 71% |
| Pixel density | 142 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 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 | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,000 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 | 2.6 kg | 2.61 kg |
| Thickness | 28.6 mm | 24 mm |
| Width | 360 mm | 364 mm |
| Depth | 279.9 mm | 249 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 55.8 dB | 62 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | 1.8 mm | 1.8 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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