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- Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) vs TUF Gaming A14 FA401 RTX 4050 (2024)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) vs Asus TUF Gaming A14 FA401 RTX 4050 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) does better (19) and where TUF Gaming A14 FA401 RTX 4050 (2024) wins (5) — every spec side by side.
7.3Score
Higher score 19 advantages≈ $2,100
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7.7Graphics2.5
8.2Overall performance2.5
9.6Display6.7
4.9Memory & storage2.5
2.2Battery & portability4.6
4.8Features & cooling5.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025)TUF Gaming A14 FA401 RTX 4050 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) | TUF Gaming A14 FA401 RTX 4050 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 276 mm | 227 mm | +49 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 311 mm | +46 mm |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 20 mm | = |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.5 kg | +0.8 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 TUF Gaming A14 FA401 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light12,791 vs 5,6872.2×
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 8.2 TFLOPS2.2×
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- CPU cores24 vs 122×
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 165 Hz+45%
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 73 Wh+4%
- 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 · TUF Gaming A14 FA401 RTX 4050 (2024): No
Why is TUF Gaming A14 FA401 RTX 4050 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- Weight2.3 kg vs 1.46 kg+58%
- RAM typeDDR5 vs LPDDR5X
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025): Yes
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 7,500 MHz+17%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 216 ppi+14%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 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 | 8.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 12,791 | 5,687 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 24 | 12 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 7 8845HS, Ryzen 7 260, Ryzen AI 7 350, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, Ryzen AI Max+ 392, Ryzen AI 9 465 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 14″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 1 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 216 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 | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 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) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 73 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 200 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.46 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 311 mm |
| Depth | 276 mm | 227 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| 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 | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 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 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
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