Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
Acer
74 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Multi-Touch 6 for Business Black (Anodized Aluminum) 2025
Microsoft
61 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Entertainment
Compact
Business
Student
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Multi-Touch 6 for Business | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | —★ | Intel Core Ultra 5 135H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 14 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz★ | 1.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 18 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 13.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2256 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | sRGB and Enhanced |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 1.39 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Multi-Touch 6 for Business Black (Anodized Aluminum) 2025
- 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 (26th percentile)
Pricing
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.5" Multi-Touch 6 for Business Black (Anodized Aluminum) 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
