Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) vs Framework Laptop 16 RTX 5070 (2025)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) does better (16) and where Laptop 16 RTX 5070 (2025) wins (9) — every spec side by side.
8.8Score
Higher score 16 advantages≈ $2,450
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9.0Graphics8.3
9.7Overall performance8.1
9.6Display6.8
7.0Memory & storage9.7
2.2Battery & portability5.0
4.8Features & cooling4.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)Laptop 16 RTX 5070 (2025)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 Ti (2025) | Laptop 16 RTX 5070 (2025) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 276 mm | 290.2 mm | −14.2 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 356.6 mm | +0.4 mm |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 17.9 mm | +2.1 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 Ti (2025) better than Laptop 16 RTX 5070 (2025)?
- CPU cores24 vs 83×
- Panel typeOLED vs IPS
- Refresh rate240 Hz vs 165 Hz+45%
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 100 W+15%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light19,783 vs 14,956+32%
- GPU compute (FP32)26.8 TFLOPS vs 23.2 TFLOPS+16%
- Response time1 ms vs 9 ms9×
- SSD (base)1,000 GB vs 256 GB3.9×
- GPU shader cores5,888 vs 4,608+28%
- HDRYes · Laptop 16 RTX 5070 (2025): No
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 8 GB2×
- USB-A ports3 vs 0
Why is Laptop 16 RTX 5070 (2025) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71 RTX 5070 Ti (2025)?
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 4,096 GB4.1×
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Battery capacity76 Wh vs 85 Wh+12%
- Weight2.3 kg vs 2.1 kg+10%
- USB-C ports2 vs 42×
- Thickness20 mm vs 17.9 mm+12%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- Max. supported RAM64 GB vs 96 GB+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)54 dB vs 49 dB+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 100 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 5,888 | 4,608 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 26.8 TFLOPS | 23.2 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 19,783 | 14,956 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 7 7840HS |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 24 | 8 |
| CPU threads | — | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen AI 5 340, Ryzen 7 7840HS, Ryzen AI 7 350, Ryzen 9 7940HS, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 12,551 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,700 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 952 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Response time | 1 ms | 9 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| MUX switch | Yes | — |
| HDR | Yes | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 4,096 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 256 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 76 Wh | 85 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 240 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 240 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm | 17.9 mm |
| Width | 357 mm | 356.6 mm |
| Depth | 276 mm | 290.2 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black, Gray, Orange, Purple |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | 49 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 4 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 0 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | No |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Keyboard backlight | Single-colour RGB | — |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.5 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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