ASUS TUF Gaming 14" A14 FA401GM-DS96-CA Black 2026
ASUS
72 Overall Score
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8
Acer
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming 14" A14 FA401GM-DS96-CA Black 2026
No customer feedback yet
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8
92 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Acer Helios 16 AI is a well-built, high-performance laptop that excels at gaming, creative work, and daily productivity. Users praise its speed, ability to run AI tasks locally, and vibrant RGB lighting, all at a competitive price. While reviews are uniformly positive, the sample is small and lacks critical feedback.
Pros
- High gaming performance
- Fast AI task execution
- Great build quality
- Vibrant RGB lighting
- Competitive price point
Gaming performance 4
Ai capability 2
Build quality 2
Speed 3
Rgb lighting 1
Value for money 1
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Compact
Entertainment
Student
Business
Ai Llm
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming 14" A14 FA401GM-DS96-CA | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5 GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.46 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 73 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming 14" A14 FA401GM-DS96-CA Black 2026
- Strong port selection (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming 14" A14 FA401GM-DS96-CA Black 20260.026score per dollar
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G80.035score per dollar
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8 offers 1.3x better value for money
ASUS TUF Gaming 14" A14 FA401GM-DS96-CA Black 2026
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8
Verdict
Winner: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8
Scores 74 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
