Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
What Buyers Say
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go (renewed) receives mostly positive feedback for its premium build, portability, and value. Users praise the like-new condition, 100% battery health, and smooth performance for basic tasks like Office and web browsing. However, some report reliability issues after extended use, including boot loops and keyboard problems, which lower the overall confidence. The touch screen and compact size are highlights, but the fan noise during light gaming and limited battery life are noted drawbacks.
Pros
- Like-new condition
- 100% battery health
- Premium build quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Touch screen
Cons
- Boot loop issues after extended use
- Keyboard key failures
- Fan noise during light gaming
- Limited battery life
- No backlit keyboard
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ | 3.6 GHz core_i5_1035g1 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 24★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | LPDDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 12.4" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1536 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | — |
| USB Ports | 4★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.70 kg | 1.11 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home in S Mode |
Pros & Cons
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
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 12.4" 1ZZ-00001 Platinum 2021
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (70th percentile)
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average screen (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average port selection (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.
