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Predator Triton Neo 16 PTN16-51 RTX 4050 (2024) vs Katana A15 AI RTX 4060 (2024)

Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 PTN16-51 RTX 4050 (2024) vs MSI Katana A15 AI RTX 4060 (2024)

What Predator Triton Neo 16 PTN16-51 RTX 4050 (2024) does better (8) and where Katana A15 AI RTX 4060 (2024) wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Acer · 2024Predator Triton Neo 16 PTN16-51 RTX 4050 (2024)

6.6Score

8 advantages≈ $2,150

Higher score

MSI · 2024Katana A15 AI RTX 4060 (2024)

6.5Score

7 advantages

2.3Memory & storage7.4

9.3Battery & portability4.2

8.4Features & cooling5.4

Dimensions

Size comparison

Predator Triton Neo 16 PTN16-51 RTX 4050 (2024)Katana A15 AI RTX 4060 (2024)

	Predator Triton Neo 16 PTN16-51 RTX 4050 (2024)	Katana A15 AI RTX 4060 (2024)	Difference
Depth	250 mm	259 mm	−9 mm
Width	356 mm	359 mm	−3 mm
Thickness	21 mm	24.9 mm	−3.9 mm
Weight	2.1 kg	2.2 kg	−0.1 kg

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

Why is Predator Triton Neo 16 PTN16-51 RTX 4050 (2024) better than Katana A15 AI RTX 4060 (2024)?

Battery capacity76 Wh vs 54 Wh+42%
Thunderbolt or USB4Yes · Katana A15 AI RTX 4060 (2024): No
CPU cores14 vs 8+75%
Weight2.1 kg vs 2.25 kg+7%
SD card readerYes · Katana A15 AI RTX 4060 (2024): No
Thickness21 mm vs 24.9 mm+19%
Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
Screen size16″ vs 15.6″+3%

Why is Katana A15 AI RTX 4060 (2024) better than Predator Triton Neo 16 PTN16-51 RTX 4050 (2024)?

RAM (up to)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
SSD (up to)512 GB vs 2,048 GB4×
Resolution classHD (768p/900p) vs Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
GPU shader cores2,560 vs 3,072+20%
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
Max CPU clock4.5 GHz vs 5.1 GHz+13%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Acer Predator Triton Neo 16 PTN16-51 RTX 4050 (2024)≈ $2,1506.6	MSI Katana A15 AI RTX 4060 (2024)6.5
Graphics
Graphics card	GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop
GPU maker	NVIDIA	NVIDIA
GPU power (TGP)	—	105 W
Video memory	6 GB	8 GB
Video memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
GPU shader cores	2,560	3,072
GPU compute (FP32)	—	13.8 TFLOPS
3DMark Steel Nomad Light	—	10,042
Processor
Processor	Core Ultra 5 125H	Ryzen 7 8845HS
CPU maker	Intel	AMD
CPU cores	14	8
CPU threads	—	16
Max CPU clock	4.5 GHz	5.1 GHz
Processor options	—	Ryzen 7 8845HS, Ryzen 9 8945HS
Geekbench 6 multi-core	—	13,404
Geekbench 6 single-core	—	2,605
Cinebench 2024 multi-core	—	955
Display
Screen size	16″	15.6″
Resolution	1600 × 900	1920 × 1080
Resolution class	HD (768p/900p)	Full HD (1080p/1200p)
Refresh rate	—	144 Hz
Panel type	—	IPS
Brightness	—	250 nits
sRGB coverage	—	69%
Response time	—	3 ms
DCI-P3 coverage	—	51%
Pixel density	—	141 ppi
Aspect ratio	16:10	16:9
G-Sync / FreeSync	—	Yes
Advanced Optimus	—	No
MUX switch	—	Yes
HDR	—	No
Touchscreen	—	No
Memory & storage
RAM (up to)	16 GB	64 GB
RAM (base)	16 GB	16 GB
RAM type	DDR5	DDR5
RAM speed	—	5,600 MHz
Max. supported RAM	—	64 GB
RAM slots	—	2
Upgradable RAM	—	Yes
SSD (up to)	512 GB	2,048 GB
SSD (base)	512 GB	512 GB
M.2 SSD slots	—	2
SSD interface	—	PCIe 4.0 x4
Battery & power
Battery capacity	76 Wh	54 Wh
Power adapter	230 W	200 W
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)	—	No
Design & cooling
Weight	2.1 kg	2.25 kg
Thickness	21 mm	24.9 mm
Width	356 mm	359 mm
Depth	250 mm	259 mm
Body material	—	Plastic
Colours	—	Black
Cooling fans	—	2
Vapor chamber cooling	—	No
Liquid metal (CPU)	—	No
Fan noise (max. load)	—	50 dB
Ports & wireless
Thunderbolt / USB4	Thunderbolt 4	—
Thunderbolt or USB4	Yes	No
USB-C ports	—	1
USB-A ports	—	3
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1	Yes	Yes
(Mini) DisplayPort	Yes	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 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Keyboard & camera
Backlit keyboard	—	Yes
Numeric keypad	—	Yes
Key travel	—	1.5 mm
Webcam	1,080p	720p
IR camera (face login)	—	No
Fingerprint reader	—	No
Audio
Speakers	2 speakers	2.0
Dolby Atmos	—	No