Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) vs Gigabyte Aero X16 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) does better (20) and where Aero X16 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) wins (7) — every spec side by side.
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3.8Graphics7.8
7.6Overall performance7.8
9.1Display4.0
8.1Memory & storage9.2
3.8Battery & portability3.5
6.6Features & cooling5.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)Aero X16 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) | Aero X16 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 271.1 mm | 250.7 mm | +20.4 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 355 mm | +5.1 mm |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 20 mm | −0.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.9 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 Aero X16 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- CPU cores20 vs 82.5×
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,860 vs 8672.1×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 76 Wh+18%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,015 vs 13,503+41%
- Brightness500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
- Advanced OptimusYes · Aero X16 RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- HDRYes · Aero X16 RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aero X16 RTX 5070 Ti (2025): No
Why is Aero X16 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)?
- GPU compute (FP32)10.8 TFLOPS vs 21.4 TFLOPS+98%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light8,593 vs 15,465+80%
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 5,8882.3×
- GPU power (TGP)70 W vs 85 W+21%
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 4,096 GB2×
- Weight2.3 kg vs 1.9 kg+21%
- 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 Ti Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 70 W | 85 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 5,888 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 10.8 TFLOPS | 21.4 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 8,593 | 15,465 |
| 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 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,015 | 13,503 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,055 | 2,780 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,860 | 867 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Response time | 1 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 142 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 | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 150 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 20 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 271.1 mm | 250.7 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Blue | White, Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | No |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| 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 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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