MSI Crosshair 16" Crosshair A16 HX Cosmos Gray 2025
MSI
68 Overall Score
vs
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
Acer
74 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Entertainment
Student
Business
Compact
Ai Llm
Specifications
| MSI Crosshair 16" Crosshair A16 HX | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | —★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.50 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
MSI Crosshair 16" Crosshair A16 HX Cosmos Gray 2025
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average portability (12th percentile)12th %ile
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
Verdict
Winner: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF
Scores 74 overall, wins 6 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.