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- Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025) vs Creator A16 AI+ RTX 4060 (2024)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025) vs MSI Creator A16 AI+ RTX 4060 (2024)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025) does better (18) and where Creator A16 AI+ RTX 4060 (2024) wins (8) — every spec side by side.
8.2Score
Higher score 18 advantages≈ $3,000
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8.6Graphics5.6
9.6Overall performance8.2
9.6Display7.4
4.9Memory & storage7.8
2.2Battery & portability6.5
4.8Features & cooling5.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025)Creator A16 AI+ RTX 4060 (2024)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025) | Creator A16 AI+ RTX 4060 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 276 mm | 259.7 mm | +16.3 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 355.8 mm | +1.2 mm |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 19.9 mm | +0.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.1 kg | +0.2 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 Creator A16 AI+ RTX 4060 (2024)?
- GPU compute (FP32)26.2 TFLOPS vs 13.8 TFLOPS+90%
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light14,964 vs 10,329+45%
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 105 W+10%
- CPU cores20 vs 12+67%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,015 vs 16,199+17%
- GPU shader cores4,608 vs 3,072+50%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,860 vs 1,273+46%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Creator A16 AI+ RTX 4060 (2024): No
- RAM (base)32 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Upgradable RAMYes · Creator A16 AI+ RTX 4060 (2024): No
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Creator A16 AI+ RTX 4060 (2024): No
Why is Creator A16 AI+ RTX 4060 (2024) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 100 Wh+31%
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 2,048 GB2×
- Weight2.3 kg vs 2.1 kg+10%
- RAM typeDDR5 vs LPDDR5X
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
- CPU threads20 vs 24+20%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 7,500 MHz+17%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 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 | 4,608 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 26.2 TFLOPS | 13.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 14,964 | 10,329 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 20 | 12 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 24 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,015 | 16,199 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,055 | 3,036 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,860 | 1,273 |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | — |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 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 | 2,048 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 | 100 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 19.9 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 355.8 mm |
| Depth | 276 mm | 259.7 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Gray |
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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