Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" Predator Obsidian Black 2025

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" Predator Obsidian Black 2025

Acer
65 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 6 Black 2024

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 6 Black 2024

Microsoft
61 Overall Score

Scores

Creator
Acer
87
Microsoft
30
Gaming
Acer
86
Microsoft
9
Developer
Acer
80
Microsoft
61
Compact
Acer
46
Microsoft
76
Business
Acer
54
Microsoft
75
Entertainment
Acer
72
Microsoft
66
Student
Acer
54
Microsoft
68
Ai Llm
Acer
54
Microsoft
24

Specifications

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PredatorMicrosoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 6
Processor
CPU*Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
CPU Multi-Core Score
55,815
22,001
Cores24★14
Frequency2.1 GHz★1.7 GHz
L3 Cache36 MB★18 MB
Graphics
GPU*NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★Intel Arc Graphics
GPU Benchmark Score
16,770
5,484
Typediscreteintegrated★
VRAM8 GB16 GB★
VRAM TypeGDDR7Shared
Memory & Storage
RAM64 GB★16 GB
RAM GenerationDDR5DDR5
Storage 12 TB★256 GB
Storage 1 TypeNVMe SSD★SSD
Storage 2128 GB★—
Storage 2 TypeSSD★—
Display
Size16"13.5"
Resolution2560 px★2256 px
PanelOLED★IPS
Refresh Rate240 Hz★60 Hz
Brightness500 nits★400 nits
Color Gamut100% DCI-P3sRGB and Enhanced
Connectivity
USB-C Ports2★1
USB Ports3★1
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4Thunderbolt 4
HDMIHDMI 2.1No
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth 5.3★
EthernetGigabit EthernetNo
Physical
Weight2.30 kg1.38 kg★
Battery230 Wh★18 Wh
OSWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Pro

Pros & Cons

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" Predator Obsidian Black 2025

  • Strong ram (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
  • Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
  • Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 6 Black 2024

  • Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong screen (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong cpu (70th percentile)
  • Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" Predator

Scores 65 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 32 specs.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" Predator Better at:

Ai LlmGamingCreatorDeveloperEntertainment

Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Surface Laptop 6 Better at:

CompactStudentBusiness