Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
Acer
74 Overall Score
vs
MSI Raider 18 Black
MSI
65 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Entertainment
Ai Llm
Student
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF | MSI Raider 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB | 36 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GDDR7 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 18" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | — |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 3.60 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 Raider 18 Black
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong cpu (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong ram (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (1st percentile)1st %ile
Pricing
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 20240.027score per dollar
vs
MSI Raider 18 Black0.008score per dollar
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024 offers 3.4x better value for money
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
MSI Raider 18 Black
Verdict
Winner: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 31 specs.
