Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 RTX 5070 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) does better (15) and where ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 RTX 5070 (2025) wins (15) — every spec side by side.
vs
3.8Graphics8.0
7.6Overall performance7.7
9.1Display7.9
8.1Memory & storage4.0
3.8Battery & portability9.6
6.6Features & cooling9.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 RTX 5070 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) | ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 RTX 5070 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 271.1 mm | 246 mm | +25.1 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 354 mm | +6.1 mm |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 16 mm | +3.9 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 ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- CPU cores20 vs 82.5×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,860 vs 8952.1×
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB2×
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,015 vs 13,586+40%
- Brightness500 nits vs 400 nits+25%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- HDRYes · ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- Upgradable RAMYes · ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- CPU threads20 vs 16+25%
Why is ROG Zephyrus G16 GA605 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)10.8 TFLOPS vs 24.2 TFLOPS2.2×
- GPU power (TGP)70 W vs 105 W+50%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light8,593 vs 14,148+65%
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 4,608+80%
- Weight2.3 kg vs 1.85 kg+24%
- Response time1 ms vs 0.2 ms5×
- Thickness19.9 mm vs 16 mm+24%
- 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 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 70 W | 105 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 10.8 TFLOPS | 24.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 8,593 | 14,148 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 20 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen AI 7 350, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,015 | 13,586 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,055 | 2,864 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,860 | 895 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Response time | 1 ms | 0.2 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 7,500 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | — |
| RAM slots | 2 | — |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | No |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 1,000 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 |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.85 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 16 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 271.1 mm | 246 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Blue | Grey |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 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 | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
Related comparisons
vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)vsGigabyte Aero X16 RTX 5070 (2025)7.37.7vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)vsAcer Predator Triton 14 PT14-52 RTX 5070 (2025)7.37.2vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)vsAsus ProArt PX13 HN7306 Radeon 8060S (2025)7.36.8vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)vsAcer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025)7.37.3vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)vsMSI Stealth A16 AI+ A3 RTX 4070 (2025)7.37.4vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)vsAsus ROG Flow Z13 GZ302 Radeon 8060S (2025)7.37.6