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Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) vs Prestige 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) vs MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024)

What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) does better (10) and where Prestige 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024) wins (5) — every spec side by side.

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

5.3Score

10 advantages≈ $4,100

Higher score

MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024)

MSI · 2024Prestige 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024)

5.3Score

5 advantages

9.8Display4.0

2.8Memory & storage4.7

2.2Battery & portability9.1

Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)Prestige 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024)

	Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)	Prestige 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024)	Difference
Depth	276 mm	246.5 mm	+29.5 mm
Width	357 mm	313.4 mm	+43.6 mm
Thickness	20 mm	18.9 mm	+1.1 mm
Weight	2.3 kg	1.7 kg	+0.6 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 Prestige 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024)?

GPU shader cores7,680 vs 3,0722.5×
Refresh rate240 Hz vs 144 Hz+67%
Video memory16 GB vs 8 GB2×
Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Panel typeOLED vs IPS
CPU cores24 vs 14+71%
RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 512 GB+95%
Max CPU clock5.5 GHz vs 4.5 GHz+22%
Screen size16″ vs 14″+14%

Why is Prestige 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)?

SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 2,048 GB2×
Battery capacity76 Wh vs 90 Wh+18%
Weight2.3 kg vs 1.7 kg+35%
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
Thickness20 mm vs 18.9 mm+6%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)≈ $4,1005.3	MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio RTX 4060 (2024)5.3
Graphics
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
GPU maker	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)	—	45 W
Video memory	16 GB	8 GB
Video memory type	GDDR7	GDDR6
GPU shader cores	7,680	3,072
GPU compute (FP32)	—	9.8 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	—	7,822
Processor
Processor	Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	Core Ultra 5 125H
CPU maker	Intel	Intel
CPU cores	24	14
CPU threads	—	18
Max CPU clock	5.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Processor options	—	Core Ultra 5 125H, Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H
Geekbench 6 multi-core	—	10,165
Geekbench 6 single-core	—	2,170
Cinebench 2024 multi-core	—	707
Display
Screen size	16″	14″
Resolution	2560 × 1600	1920 × 1200
Resolution class	QHD (1440p/1600p)	Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Refresh rate	240 Hz	144 Hz
Panel type	OLED	IPS
Brightness	—	400 nits
sRGB coverage	—	100%
Pixel density	—	162 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
G-Sync / FreeSync	—	No
Advanced Optimus	—	Yes
MUX switch	—	Yes
Touchscreen	—	No
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)	32 GB	32 GB
RAM (base)	32 GB	16 GB
RAM type	—	DDR5
RAM speed	—	5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM	—	32 GB
RAM slots	—	2
Upgradable RAM	—	Yes
SSD (up to)	1,000 GB	2,048 GB
SSD (base)	1,000 GB	512 GB
M.2 SSD slots	—	1
SSD interface	—	PCIe 4.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity	76 Wh	90 Wh
Power adapter	230 W	140 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	—	Yes
USB-C charging power	—	140 W
Design & cooling
Weight	2.3 kg	1.7 kg
Thickness	20 mm	18.9 mm
Width	357 mm	313.4 mm
Depth	276 mm	246.5 mm
Body material	—	Aluminium
Colours	Black	Gray
Cooling fans	—	2
Vapor chamber cooling	—	No
Liquid metal (CPU)	—	No
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4	Yes	Yes
USB-C ports	—	2
USB-A ports	—	1
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1	Yes	Yes
(Mini) DisplayPort	—	No
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	—	No
Webcam	—	1,080p
IR camera (face login)	—	No
Audio
Speakers	—	2.0
Dolby Atmos	—	No