Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) vs Gigabyte Aero X16 RTX 5060 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) does better (17) and where Aero X16 RTX 5060 (2026) wins (6) — every spec side by side.
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7.7Graphics5.9
8.2Overall performance8.5
9.6Display5.7
4.9Memory & storage8.1
2.2Battery & portability4.5
4.8Features & cooling6.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025)Aero X16 RTX 5060 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) | Aero X16 RTX 5060 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 276 mm | 250.7 mm | +25.3 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 355 mm | +2 mm |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 20 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 PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025) better than Aero X16 RTX 5060 (2026)?
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 85 W+35%
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 165 Hz+45%
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 14.7 TFLOPS+25%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light12,791 vs 11,347+13%
- Brightness500 nits vs 400 nits+25%
- Advanced OptimusYes · Aero X16 RTX 5060 (2026): No
- HDRYes · Aero X16 RTX 5060 (2026): No
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Aero X16 RTX 5060 (2026): No
- USB-C ports2 vs 12×
Why is Aero X16 RTX 5060 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 2,048 GB2×
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 83 Wh+9%
- Weight2.3 kg vs 1.9 kg+21%
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5060 (2025): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 85 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 3,328 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 14.7 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 12,791 | 11,347 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 20 |
| CPU threads | — | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.3 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen AI 7 450, Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus, Ryzen AI 9 465, Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, Ryzen AI 9 HX 475 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 16,148 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 3,036 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 1,639 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Response time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 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) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 16 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) | 1,000 GB | 2,048 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 83 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 150 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.9 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 276 mm | 250.7 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | White, Gray |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | — | Single-colour RGB |
| 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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