Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
Acer
74 Overall Score
vs
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 16" LAC16250-7193BLU-PUS Black 2026
Dell
61 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Creator
Developer
Entertainment
Student
Business
Compact
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF | Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 16" LAC16250-7193BLU-PUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | —★ | Intel Core 7 240H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 10 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 |
| 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★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2560 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 2.5GbE | 2.5 Gbps |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg★ | 2.49 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
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 16" LAC16250-7193BLU-PUS Black 2026
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gpu (77th percentile)
- Strong port selection (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (35th percentile)
Pricing
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 20240.027score per dollar
vs
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 16" LAC16250-7193BLU-PUS Black 20260.055score per dollar
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 16" LAC16250-7193BLU-PUS Black 2026 offers 2.0x better value for money
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF Black 2024
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora 16" LAC16250-7193BLU-PUS Black 2026
Verdict
Winner: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16S-71-98RF
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.
