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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) vs Dell 16 Premium RTX 5070 (2025)

What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) does better (5) and where 16 Premium RTX 5070 (2025) wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)
5.3Score
5 advantages≈ $4,100
vs
Dell 16 Premium RTX 5070 (2025)
6.6Score
5 advantages≈ $3,600
Higher score
9.8Display6.9
2.8Memory & storage3.2
2.2Battery & portability6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)16 Premium RTX 5070 (2025)
357 × 27620358 × 24019
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)16 Premium RTX 5070 (2025)Difference
Depth276 mm240 mm+36 mm
Width357 mm358 mm−1 mm
Thickness20 mm19 mm+1 mm
Weight2.3 kg2.1 kg+0.2 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 16 Premium RTX 5070 (2025)?

  1. Refresh rate240 Hz vs 120 Hz2×
  2. Video memory16 GB vs 8 GB2×
  3. GPU shader cores7,680 vs 4,608+67%
  4. CPU cores24 vs 16+50%
  5. HDMI 2.1Yes · 16 Premium RTX 5070 (2025): No

Why is 16 Premium RTX 5070 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)?

  1. Battery capacity76 Wh vs 100 Wh+31%
  2. Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
  3. Weight2.3 kg vs 2.11 kg+9%
  4. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
  5. Thickness20 mm vs 19 mm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Graphics
Graphics cardGeForce RTX 5080 LaptopGeForce RTX 5070 Laptop
GPU makerNVIDIANVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)—55 W
Video memory16 GB8 GB
Video memory typeGDDR7GDDR7
GPU shader cores7,6804,608
GPU compute (FP32)—14 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light—10,488
Processor
ProcessorCore Ultra 9 290HX PlusCore Ultra 9 285H
CPU makerIntelIntel
CPU cores2416
Max CPU clock5.5 GHz5.4 GHz
Processor options—Core Ultra 7 255H, Core Ultra 7 265H, Core Ultra 9 285H
Display
Screen size16″16″
Resolution2560 × 16003840 × 2400
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p)4K (2160p/2400p)
Refresh rate240 Hz120 Hz
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Brightness—500 nits
sRGB coverage—100%
Response time—35 ms
Pixel density—139 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:10
G-Sync / FreeSync—Yes
Touchscreen—Yes
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)32 GB32 GB
RAM (base)32 GB32 GB
RAM type—LPDDR5X
RAM speed—7,467 MHz
Upgradable RAM—No
SSD (up to)1,000 GB1,000 GB
SSD (base)1,000 GB1,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots—1
SSD interface—PCIe 4.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity76 Wh100 Wh
Power adapter230 W130 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)—Yes
Design & cooling
Weight2.3 kg2.11 kg
Thickness20 mm19 mm
Width357 mm358 mm
Depth276 mm240 mm
Body material—Aluminium
ColoursBlackSilver
Cooling fans—2
Vapor chamber cooling—Yes
Liquid metal (CPU)—No
Fan noise (max. load)—48.9 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4Thunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4YesYes
USB-C ports—3
USB-A ports—0
HDMIHDMI 2.1—
HDMI 2.1YesNo
(Mini) DisplayPort—No
Ethernet portYesYes
SD card reader—Yes
3.5 mm audio jackYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboard—Yes
Numeric keypad—No
Key travel—1 mm
Webcam—1,080p
IR camera (face login)—Yes
Fingerprint reader—Yes
Audio
Speakers—4 speakers
Dolby Atmos—Yes
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