Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) vs Dell XPS 17 9730 RTX 4080 (2023)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) does better (18) and where XPS 17 9730 RTX 4080 (2023) wins (9) — every spec side by side.
8.9Score
Higher score 18 advantages≈ $2,450
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9.0Graphics7.8
9.7Overall performance6.9
9.4Display3.3
7.7Memory & storage9.6
2.2Battery & portability5.3
4.9Features & cooling3.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)XPS 17 9730 RTX 4080 (2023)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | XPS 17 9730 RTX 4080 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 276 mm | 248.1 mm | +27.9 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 374.4 mm | −17.4 mm |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 19.5 mm | +0.5 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.3 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) better than XPS 17 9730 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 60 W+92%
- CPU cores24 vs 122×
- Resolution classQHD (1440p/1600p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- MUX switchYes · XPS 17 9730 RTX 4080 (2023): No
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light19,783 vs 13,759+44%
- GPU compute (FP32)26.8 TFLOPS vs 20 TFLOPS+34%
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · XPS 17 9730 RTX 4080 (2023): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · XPS 17 9730 RTX 4080 (2023): No
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · XPS 17 9730 RTX 4080 (2023): No
- USB-A ports3 vs 0
Why is XPS 17 9730 RTX 4080 (2023) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- SSD (up to)2,000 GB vs 8,192 GB4.1×
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 97 Wh+28%
- GPU shader cores5,888 vs 7,424+26%
- Vapor chamber coolingNo · Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 Ti (2025): Yes
- USB-C ports2 vs 42×
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- Thickness20 mm vs 19.5 mm+3%
- Fan noise (max. load)54 dB vs 50 dB+8%
- Screen size16″ vs 17″+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 60 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 5,888 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 26.8 TFLOPS | 20 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 19,783 | 13,759 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Core i5-13500H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 24 | 12 |
| CPU threads | — | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Processor options | — | Core i5-13500H, Core i7-13700H, Core i9-13900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 11,392 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,481 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 797 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 17″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 1 ms | — |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | — |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 133 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | No |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,000 GB | 8,192 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 | 97 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 130 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.31 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 19.5 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 374.4 mm |
| Depth | 276 mm | 248.1 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium |
| Colours | Black | Black, Silver |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 50 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 4 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 0 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | No |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | — | 1.3 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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