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Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) vs Stealth 16 AI+ B3 RTX 5080 (2026)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3 RTX 5080 (2026)

What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) does better (2) and where Stealth 16 AI+ B3 RTX 5080 (2026) wins (4) — every spec side by side.

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

5.3Score

2 advantages≈ $4,100

MSI · 2026Stealth 16 AI+ B3 RTX 5080 (2026)

9.1Score

4 advantages≈ $4,200

Higher score

9.8Display9.1

2.8Memory & storage5.2

2.2Battery & portability5.1

Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)Stealth 16 AI+ B3 RTX 5080 (2026)

	Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)	Stealth 16 AI+ B3 RTX 5080 (2026)	Difference
Depth	276 mm	246 mm	+30 mm
Width	357 mm	354 mm	+3 mm
Thickness	20 mm	20 mm	=
Weight	2.3 kg	2 kg	+0.3 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 Stealth 16 AI+ B3 RTX 5080 (2026)?

CPU cores24 vs 16+50%
Max CPU clock5.5 GHz vs 4.9 GHz+12%

Why is Stealth 16 AI+ B3 RTX 5080 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)?

Battery capacity76 Wh vs 90 Wh+18%
Weight2.3 kg vs 1.99 kg+16%
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
Bluetooth5.3 vs 6+13%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)≈ $4,1005.3	MSI Stealth 16 AI+ B3 RTX 5080 (2026)≈ $4,2009.1
Graphics
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
GPU maker	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)	—	125 W
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Video memory type	GDDR7	GDDR7
GPU shader cores	7,680	7,680
GPU compute (FP32)	—	32 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	—	21,645
Processor
Processor	Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus	Core Ultra 9 386H
CPU maker	Intel	Intel
CPU cores	24	16
CPU threads	—	16
Max CPU clock	5.5 GHz	4.9 GHz
Processor options	—	Core Ultra 9 386H
Geekbench 6 multi-core	—	16,973
Geekbench 6 single-core	—	2,859
Cinebench 2024 multi-core	—	1,247
Display
Screen size	16″	16″
Resolution	2560 × 1600	2560 × 1600
Resolution class	QHD (1440p/1600p)	QHD (1440p/1600p)
Refresh rate	240 Hz	240 Hz
Panel type	OLED	OLED
Brightness	—	600 nits
sRGB coverage	—	100%
Response time	—	1 ms
DCI-P3 coverage	—	100%
Pixel density	—	189 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
G-Sync / FreeSync	—	No
Advanced Optimus	—	No
MUX switch	—	Yes
HDR	—	No
Touchscreen	—	No
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)	32 GB	32 GB
RAM (base)	32 GB	32 GB
RAM type	—	DDR5
RAM speed	—	7,200 MHz
Max. supported RAM	—	128 GB
RAM slots	—	2
Upgradable RAM	—	Yes
SSD (up to)	1,000 GB	1,000 GB
SSD (base)	1,000 GB	1,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots	—	2
SSD interface	—	PCIe 4.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity	76 Wh	90 Wh
Power adapter	230 W	240 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	—	Yes
USB-C charging power	—	100 W
Design & cooling
Weight	2.3 kg	1.99 kg
Thickness	20 mm	20 mm
Width	357 mm	354 mm
Depth	276 mm	246 mm
Body material	—	Aluminium
Colours	Black	Black
Cooling fans	—	2
Vapor chamber cooling	—	No
Liquid metal (CPU)	—	No
Fan noise (max. load)	—	56.7 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 4	USB4
Thunderbolt or USB4	Yes	Yes
USB-C ports	—	2
USB-A ports	—	2
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	6
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboard	—	Yes
Numeric keypad	—	No
Webcam	—	1,080p
IR camera (face login)	—	Yes
Fingerprint reader	—	Yes
Audio
Speakers	—	2.2
Dolby Atmos	—	No