Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025) vs Alienware x16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025) does better (20) and where x16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024) wins (12) — every spec side by side.
8.2Score
Higher score 20 advantages≈ $3,000
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8.6Graphics7.0
9.6Overall performance8.0
9.6Display5.9
4.9Memory & storage6.9
2.2Battery & portability4.3
4.8Features & cooling9.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025)x16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025) | x16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 276 mm | 289.8 mm | −13.8 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 364.7 mm | −7.7 mm |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 18.6 mm | +1.4 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.7 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 5070 (2025) better than x16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)26.2 TFLOPS vs 16 TFLOPS+64%
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,015 vs 13,420+42%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,860 vs 1,012+84%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,964 vs 11,580+29%
- Brightness500 nits vs 300 nits+67%
- Weight2.3 kg vs 2.66 kg+16%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 3,072+50%
- Response time1 ms vs 3 ms3×
- CPU cores20 vs 16+25%
- Advanced OptimusYes · x16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024): No
Why is x16 R2 RTX 4060 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 480 Hz2×
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 4,096 GB4.1×
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 140 W+22%
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 90 Wh+18%
- RAM typeDDR5 vs LPDDR5X
- Cooling fans2 vs 42×
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- Dolby AtmosNo · Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025): Yes
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- Thickness20 mm vs 18.6 mm+8%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 7,467 MHz+17%
- CPU threads20 vs 22+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 140 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 4,608 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 26.2 TFLOPS | 16 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,964 | 11,580 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Core Ultra 7 155H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 20 | 16 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 22 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 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 | 19,015 | 13,420 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,055 | 2,558 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,860 | 1,012 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 480 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Response time | 1 ms | 3 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 | 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 | 330 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.66 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 18.6 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 364.7 mm |
| Depth | 276 mm | 289.8 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Silver |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 4 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 53.9 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 | Yes |
| Ethernet port | Yes | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | — | 1.8 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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