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- Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) vs ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4050 (2024)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4050 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) does better (16) and where ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4050 (2024) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
7.3Score
Higher score 16 advantages≈ $2,100
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7.7Graphics3.7
8.2Overall performance6.1
9.6Display7.2
4.9Memory & storage6.9
2.2Battery & portability9.3
4.8Features & cooling9.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025)ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4050 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) | ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4050 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 276 mm | 246 mm | +30 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 354 mm | +3 mm |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 17.2 mm | +2.8 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 PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) better than ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light12,791 vs 7,740+65%
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 11.7 TFLOPS+57%
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 100 W+15%
- CPU cores24 vs 16+50%
- Response time1 ms vs 3 ms3×
- Video memory8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 2,560+30%
- Brightness500 nits vs 400 nits+25%
- Advanced OptimusYes · ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4050 (2024): No
- HDRYes · ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4050 (2024): No
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
Why is ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605 RTX 4050 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 4,096 GB4.1×
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 90 Wh+18%
- Weight2.3 kg vs 1.85 kg+24%
- RAM typeDDR5 vs LPDDR5X
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025): Yes
- Thickness20 mm vs 17.2 mm+16%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 7,467 MHz+17%
- Fan noise (max. load)54 dB vs 46.4 dB+16%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 100 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 11.7 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 12,791 | 7,740 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 16 |
| CPU threads | — | 22 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 12,605 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,455 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 961 |
| 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 | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Response time | 1 ms | 3 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) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 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) | 1,000 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.85 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 17.2 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 354 mm |
| Depth | 276 mm | 246 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | White, Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 46.4 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 | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 | 2.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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