Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) vs Asus ProArt P16 H7606 RTX 5080 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) does better (11) and where ProArt P16 H7606 RTX 5080 (2025) wins (17) — every spec side by side.
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3.8Graphics9.4
7.6Overall performance9.0
9.1Display7.8
8.1Memory & storage5.0
3.8Battery & portability9.4
6.6Features & cooling7.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)ProArt P16 H7606 RTX 5080 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) | ProArt P16 H7606 RTX 5080 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 271.1 mm | 247 mm | +24.1 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 355 mm | +5.1 mm |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17 mm | +2.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.8 kg | +0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) better than ProArt P16 H7606 RTX 5080 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- MUX switchYes · ProArt P16 H7606 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 120 Hz+38%
- CPU cores20 vs 12+67%
- Brightness500 nits vs 400 nits+25%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · ProArt P16 H7606 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · ProArt P16 H7606 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- Upgradable RAMYes · ProArt P16 H7606 RTX 5080 (2025): No
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 2,000 GB+2%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 1,000 GB+2%
Why is ProArt P16 H7606 RTX 5080 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)10.8 TFLOPS vs 31 TFLOPS2.9×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light8,593 vs 21,3592.5×
- GPU power (TGP)70 W vs 120 W+71%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 7,6803×
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs 4K (2160p/2400p)
- Weight2.3 kg vs 1.85 kg+24%
- Response time1 ms vs 0.2 ms5×
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 32 GB2×
- RAM typeDDR5 vs LPDDR5X
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 70 W | 120 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 7,680 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 10.8 TFLOPS | 31 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 8,593 | 21,359 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 20 | 12 |
| CPU threads | 20 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen AI 9 365, Ryzen AI 9 465 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,015 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,055 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,860 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 3840 × 2400 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | 4K (2160p/2400p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Response time | 1 ms | 0.2 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 212 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | No |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 8,533 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | — |
| RAM slots | 2 | — |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | No |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 200 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.85 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 271.1 mm | 247 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 53.2 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | — | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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