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

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) vs Razer Blade 16 RTX 5080 (2026)

What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025) does better (2) and where Blade 16 RTX 5080 (2026) wins (7) — every spec side by side.

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

5.3Score

2 advantages≈ $4,100

Razer · 2026Blade 16 RTX 5080 (2026)

9.6Score

7 advantages≈ $4,600

Higher score

9.8Display9.7

2.8Memory & storage6.2

2.2Battery & portability6.9

Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)Blade 16 RTX 5080 (2026)

	Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5080 (2025)	Blade 16 RTX 5080 (2026)	Difference
Depth	276 mm	251 mm	+25 mm
Width	357 mm	355 mm	+2 mm
Thickness	20 mm	17 mm	+3 mm
Weight	2.3 kg	2.1 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 Blade 16 RTX 5080 (2026)?

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

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

SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 3,000 GB3×
Battery capacity76 Wh vs 90 Wh+18%
SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 3,000 GB3×
Weight2.3 kg vs 2.14 kg+7%
Thickness20 mm vs 17 mm+18%
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	Razer Blade 16 RTX 5080 (2026)≈ $4,6009.6
Graphics
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop	GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop
GPU maker	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)	—	175 W
Video memory	16 GB	16 GB
Video memory type	GDDR7	GDDR7
GPU shader cores	7,680	7,680
GPU compute (FP32)	—	42 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	—	22,607
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 7 365, Core Ultra 9 386H
Geekbench 6 multi-core	—	16,854
Geekbench 6 single-core	—	2,822
Cinebench 2024 multi-core	—	1,231
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	—	1,100 nits
sRGB coverage	—	100%
Response time	—	0.2 ms
DCI-P3 coverage	—	100%
Pixel density	—	189 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
G-Sync / FreeSync	—	Yes
Advanced Optimus	—	Yes
MUX switch	—	Yes
HDR	—	Yes
Touchscreen	—	No
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)	32 GB	32 GB
RAM (base)	32 GB	32 GB
RAM type	—	LPDDR5X
RAM speed	—	9,600 MHz
Upgradable RAM	—	No
SSD (up to)	1,000 GB	3,000 GB
SSD (base)	1,000 GB	3,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots	—	2
SSD interface	—	PCIe 5.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity	76 Wh	90 Wh
Power adapter	230 W	280 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	—	Yes
USB-C charging power	—	100 W
Design & cooling
Weight	2.3 kg	2.14 kg
Thickness	20 mm	17 mm
Width	357 mm	355 mm
Depth	276 mm	251 mm
Body material	—	Aluminium
Colours	Black	Black
Cooling fans	—	2
Vapor chamber cooling	—	Yes
Liquid metal (CPU)	—	No
Fan noise (max. load)	—	53.7 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
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 port	Yes	Yes
SD card reader	—	Yes
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
Key travel	—	1.5 mm
Webcam	—	1,080p
IR camera (face login)	—	Yes
Fingerprint reader	—	No
Audio
Speakers	—	6 speakers
Dolby Atmos	—	No