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Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) vs ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) vs Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)

What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) does better (3) and where ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025) wins (11) — every spec side by side.

Acer · 2025Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)

5.3Score

3 advantages≈ $4,100

Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)

Asus · 2025ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)

9.1Score

11 advantages≈ $7,100

Higher score

9.8Display9.8

2.8Memory & storage4.8

2.2Battery & portability2.7

Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)

	Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)	ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)	Difference
Depth	276 mm	298 mm	−22 mm
Width	357 mm	399 mm	−42 mm
Thickness	20 mm	32 mm	−12 mm
Weight	2.3 kg	3.3 kg	−1 kg

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

Why is Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) better than ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)?

Panel typeOLED vs Mini-LED
Weight2.3 kg vs 3.3 kg+43%
Thickness20 mm vs 32 mm+60%

Why is ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)?

RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 4,000 GB4×
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
Battery capacity76 Wh vs 90 Wh+18%
Refresh rate240 Hz vs 300 Hz+25%
Video memory16 GB vs 24 GB+50%
SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 4,000 GB4×
GPU shader cores7,680 vs 10,496+37%
RAM (base)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
Screen size16″ vs 18″+12%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)≈ $4,1005.3	Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 G835 RTX 5090 (2025)≈ $7,1009.1
Graphics
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop	GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop
GPU maker	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)	—	175 W
Video memory	16 GB	24 GB
Video memory type	GDDR7	GDDR7
GPU shader cores	7,680	10,496
GPU compute (FP32)	—	51.4 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	—	30,125
Processor
Processor	Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
CPU maker	Intel	Intel
CPU cores	24	24
Max CPU clock	5.5 GHz	5.5 GHz
Display
Screen size	16″	18″
Resolution	2560 × 1600	3840 × 2400
Resolution class	QHD (1440p/1600p)	4K (2160p/2400p)
Refresh rate	240 Hz	300 Hz
Panel type	OLED	Mini-LED
Brightness	—	1,200 nits
sRGB coverage	—	100%
Response time	—	3 ms
DCI-P3 coverage	—	100%
Pixel density	—	168 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
G-Sync / FreeSync	—	Yes
Advanced Optimus	—	No
MUX switch	—	Yes
HDR	—	Yes
Touchscreen	—	No
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)	32 GB	64 GB
RAM (base)	32 GB	64 GB
RAM type	—	DDR5
RAM speed	—	5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM	—	64 GB
RAM slots	—	2
Upgradable RAM	—	Yes
SSD (up to)	1,000 GB	4,000 GB
SSD (base)	1,000 GB	4,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots	—	2
SSD interface	—	PCIe 4.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity	76 Wh	90 Wh
Power adapter	230 W	380 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	—	Yes
USB-C charging power	—	100 W
Design & cooling
Weight	2.3 kg	3.3 kg
Thickness	20 mm	32 mm
Width	357 mm	399 mm
Depth	276 mm	298 mm
Body material	—	Aluminium, Plastic
Colours	Black	Black
Cooling fans	—	3
Vapor chamber cooling	—	Yes
Liquid metal (CPU)	—	Yes
Fan noise (max. load)	—	53.7 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 5
Thunderbolt or USB4	Yes	Yes
USB-C ports	—	2
USB-A ports	—	3
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1	Yes	Yes
(Mini) DisplayPort	—	No
Ethernet	—	5 Gbit/s
Ethernet port	Yes	Yes
SD card reader	—	No
3.5 mm audio jack	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboard	—	Yes
Numeric keypad	—	Yes
Webcam	—	1,080p
IR camera (face login)	—	Yes
Fingerprint reader	—	No
Audio
Speakers	—	4 speakers
Dolby Atmos	—	Yes