Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) does better (7) and where ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025) wins (17) — every spec side by side.
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3.8Graphics9.5
7.6Overall performance9.4
9.1Display9.5
8.1Memory & storage5.0
3.8Battery & portability9.0
6.6Features & cooling9.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) | ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 271.1 mm | 246 mm | +25.1 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 354 mm | +6.1 mm |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17 mm | +2.9 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 RTX 5050 (2025) better than ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- CPU cores20 vs 16+25%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025): No
- Upgradable RAMYes · ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025): No
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 2,000 GB+2%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)54 dB vs 68 dB+26%
Why is ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 5090 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)10.8 TFLOPS vs 37.9 TFLOPS3.5×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light8,593 vs 24,6712.9×
- GPU power (TGP)70 W vs 120 W+71%
- Video memory8 GB vs 24 GB3×
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 10,4964.1×
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Weight2.3 kg vs 1.95 kg+18%
- 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
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 2,000 GB+95%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 70 W | 120 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 24 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 10,496 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 10.8 TFLOPS | 37.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 8,593 | 24,671 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 9 285H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 20 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core i7-14650HX, Core Ultra 9 285H |
| 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 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 1 ms | 1 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 7,467 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 | 2,000 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 | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17 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 | 68 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 |
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