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Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5070 (2026) vs Creator Z17 A13 RTX 4060 (2023)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5070 (2026) vs MSI Creator Z17 A13 RTX 4060 (2023)

What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5070 (2026) does better (4) and where Creator Z17 A13 RTX 4060 (2023) wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acer · 2026Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5070 (2026)

8.2Score

4 advantages≈ $2,700

Higher score

MSI · 2023Creator Z17 A13 RTX 4060 (2023)

4.8Score

4 advantages≈ $2,700

3.8Memory & storage2.8

5.7Battery & portability3.8

3.8Features & cooling4.6

Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5070 (2026)Creator Z17 A13 RTX 4060 (2023)

	Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5070 (2026)	Creator Z17 A13 RTX 4060 (2023)	Difference
Depth	276 mm	260 mm	+16 mm
Width	357 mm	382 mm	−25 mm
Thickness	19 mm	19 mm	=
Weight	2.2 kg	2.5 kg	−0.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5070 (2026) better than Creator Z17 A13 RTX 4060 (2023)?

Battery capacity92 Wh vs 90 Wh+2%
GPU shader cores4,608 vs 3,072+50%
Weight2.2 kg vs 2.49 kg+13%
RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%

Why is Creator Z17 A13 RTX 4060 (2023) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5070 (2026)?

Thunderbolt or USB4No · Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5070 (2026): Yes
CPU cores16 vs 24+50%
Max CPU clock4.7 GHz vs 5.5 GHz+17%
Screen size16″ vs 17″+6%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-I51 RTX 5070 (2026)≈ $2,7008.2	MSI Creator Z17 A13 RTX 4060 (2023)≈ $2,7004.8
Graphics
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
GPU maker	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)	115 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	—
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	14,272	—
Processor
Processor	Core Ultra 9 386H	Core i9-13950HX
CPU maker	Intel	Intel
CPU cores	16	24
Max CPU clock	4.7 GHz	5.5 GHz
Processor options	Core Ultra 7 356H, Core Ultra 9 386H	—
Display
Screen size	16″	17″
Resolution	2560 × 1600	2560 × 1600
Resolution class	QHD (1440p/1600p)	QHD (1440p/1600p)
Refresh rate	165 Hz	165 Hz
Panel type	OLED	—
Brightness	500 nits	—
Response time	1 ms	—
DCI-P3 coverage	100%	—
Pixel density	189 ppi	—
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
G-Sync / FreeSync	Yes	—
Advanced Optimus	Yes	—
MUX switch	Yes	—
HDR	Yes	—
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)	32 GB	32 GB
RAM (base)	32 GB	32 GB
RAM type	DDR5	DDR5
RAM speed	6,400 MHz	5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM	32 GB	—
RAM slots	2	—
Upgradable RAM	Yes	—
SSD (up to)	1,000 GB	1,000 GB
SSD (base)	1,000 GB	1,000 GB
M.2 SSD slots	2	—
SSD interface	PCIe 5.0 x4	—
Battery & power
Battery capacity	92 Wh	90 Wh
Power adapter	230 W	280 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	Yes	—
Design & cooling
Weight	2.2 kg	2.49 kg
Thickness	19 mm	19 mm
Width	357 mm	382 mm
Depth	276 mm	260 mm
Body material	Aluminium, Plastic	—
Colours	Black	Grey
Cooling fans	2	—
Vapor chamber cooling	No	—
Liquid metal (CPU)	Yes	—
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt or USB4	No	Yes
USB-C ports	2	—
USB-A ports	3	—
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1	Yes	Yes
(Mini) DisplayPort	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	5.4	5.3
Keyboard & camera
Keyboard backlight	Single-colour RGB	—
Per-key RGB	No	—
Backlit keyboard	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	Yes	—
Webcam	1,080p	1,080p
IR camera (face login)	Yes	—
Fingerprint reader	No	—
Audio
Speakers	2.0	4 speakers
Dolby Atmos	No	—