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- Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5060 (2026) vs Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V RTX 4060 (2024)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5060 (2026) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V RTX 4060 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5060 (2026) does better (14) and where Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V RTX 4060 (2024) wins (7) — every spec side by side.
7.5Score
Higher score 14 advantages≈ $2,600
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7.4Graphics5.5
7.9Overall performance6.9
9.1Display7.1
3.8Memory & storage3.2
5.7Battery & portability7.4
3.8Features & cooling6.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5060 (2026)Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V RTX 4060 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5060 (2026) | Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V RTX 4060 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 276 mm | 260 mm | +16 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 356 mm | +1 mm |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 20 mm | −1 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2 kg | +0.2 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5060 (2026) better than Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V RTX 4060 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- GPU compute (FP32)18.4 TFLOPS vs 13.8 TFLOPS+33%
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 105 W+10%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light12,403 vs 10,220+21%
- USB-A ports3 vs 13×
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V RTX 4060 (2024): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V RTX 4060 (2024): No
- HDRYes · Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V RTX 4060 (2024): No
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V RTX 4060 (2024): No
- GPU shader cores3,328 vs 3,072+8%
Why is Stealth 16 AI Studio A1V RTX 4060 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5060 (2026)?
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5060 (2026): Yes
- Refresh rate165 Hz vs 240 Hz+45%
- Battery capacity92 Wh vs 100 Wh+9%
- Weight2.2 kg vs 1.99 kg+11%
- Max. supported RAM32 GB vs 96 GB3×
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- Max CPU clock4.7 GHz vs 4.8 GHz+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 105 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 3,328 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 18.4 TFLOPS | 13.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 12,403 | 10,220 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 386H | Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 16 |
| CPU threads | — | 22 |
| Max CPU clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 356H, Core Ultra 9 386H | Core Ultra 7 155H, Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 12,864 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,489 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 969 |
| 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 | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Response time | 1 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| 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 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 32 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| 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 5.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 19 mm | 20 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 356 mm |
| Depth | 276 mm | 260 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Blue |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet | — | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | Single-colour RGB | — |
| Per-key RGB | No | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 6 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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