Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
Acer
74 Overall Score
vs
MSI Katana 15.6" 15HX Black
MSI
66 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Entertainment
Student
Business
Compact
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF | MSI Katana 15.6" 15HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | —★ | Intel Core i7 14650HX |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 30 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 128 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | 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 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.30 kg |
| 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
MSI Katana 15.6" 15HX Black
- Strong port selection (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong storage (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong gpu (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
Pricing
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
MSI Katana 15.6" 15HX Black
Verdict
Winner: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 31 specs.
