Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
Acer
74 Overall Score
vs
MSI Katana 15 HX Black 2024
MSI
70 Overall Score
Scores
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Compact
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Specifications
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF | MSI Katana 15 HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | —★ | Intel Core i9 14900HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.25 kg |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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
MSI Katana 15 HX Black 2024
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average portability (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
MSI Katana 15 HX Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
