Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Black 2026
Microsoft
61 Overall Score
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8
Acer
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Black 2026
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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
Entertainment
Compact
Student
Business
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 10 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.4 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.8" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2304 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB and Vivid | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | No | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5 GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.34 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | 54 Wh | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8" 7 Black 2026
- Strong cpu (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong screen (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %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
Verdict
Winner: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 30 specs.