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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025: Comparison
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025: the refresh rate difference
The gap that matters here is refresh rate: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 165 Hz against ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 240 Hz, which puts ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 31% ahead.
Who each one is for
Buy the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 for value 1440p gaming, though it is the wrong buy for Thunderbolt peripheral users. The ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 is the one to take for high-refresh 1440p gaming on a budget, though it is not built for Thunderbolt peripheral users. Our rating of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (8.3/10): the Predator Helios Neo 16 pairs a Core i7-14700HX with RTX 40 series graphics, 16GB of DDR5 and a 16 inch 2560 by 1600 IPS screen at 165Hz. It has a free memory slot, a free second SSD slot and a 90Wh battery, so it can grow with you. There is no Thunderbolt port, which matters for docks and fast external drives. At 2.6 kg, it is also a heavy laptop to carry daily.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, region sold, laptop class, release year, operating system and cpu brand included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 30 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads acer-predator-helios-neo-16 on the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 versus asus-rog-strix-g16-2025 on the ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025.
Is the CPU Base Power the same on the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025?
It is. Both are listed at 55 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Acer
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- ASUS
Series
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Predator Helios Neo 16
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- ROG Strix G16
Series ID
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- acer-predator-helios-neo-16
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- asus-rog-strix-g16-2025
SKU Name
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-72 (i7-14700HX, RTX 4060, 16GB)
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- ROG Strix G16 G614JI (i9-14900HX, RTX 4070, 16GB)
Chassis Code
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- PHN16-72
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- G614JI
Region Sold
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Global
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Global
Laptop Class
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Gaming
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Gaming
Release Year
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 2024
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 2024
Operating System
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Windows 11 Home
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 2.6 kg
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 2.5 kgBest
CPU Brand
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Intel
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Intel
CPU Model
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Core i7-14700HX
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Core i9-14900HX
CPU Cores
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 20
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 24Best
CPU Base Power
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 55 W
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 55 W
CPU Max Turbo Power
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 157 W
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 157 W
Sustained Power Source
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Not Measured
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Not Measured
Power Adapter Wattage
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 180 W
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 280 WBest
GPU Brand
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- NVIDIA
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU
VRAM
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 8 GB
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 8 GB
GPU Max Graphics Power
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 140 W
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 140 W
Graphics Switching
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Advanced Optimus
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- MUX Switch
RAM Capacity
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 16 GB
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 16 GB
RAM Type
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- DDR5
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- DDR5
RAM Speed
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 5600 MT/s
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 5600 MT/s
Memory Form Factor
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- SO-DIMM
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- No
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- No
Max RAM Supported
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 32 GB
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 32 GB
RAM Slots
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 2
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 2
RAM Slots Free
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 1
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 1
Storage Slots
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 2
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 1
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- M.2 2280
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- PCIe 4.0 x4
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- No
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- No
Storage Capacity
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 1000 GB
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 1000 GB
Storage Type
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- NVMe SSD
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 16 inches
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 16 inches
Resolution Width
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 2560 px
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 2560 px
Resolution Height
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 1600 px
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 1600 px
Refresh Rate
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 165 Hz-31%
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 240 HzBest
Panel Type
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- IPS
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- IPS
Brightness Condition
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Vendor Unstated
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- No
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- No
Battery Capacity
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- 90 Wh
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- 90 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- None
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- None
WiFi Standard
- Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- WiFi 6E
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
- WiFi 6E
Which one should you pick?
Choose Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 if you want the higher VRAM (8 GB vs 8 GB).
Choose ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 if you want the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Acer Store | View on Acer Store | |
| Newegg | View on Newegg | |
| ASUS Store | View on ASUS Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Predator Helios Neo 16 pairs a Core i7-14700HX with RTX 40 series graphics, 16GB of DDR5 and a 16 inch 2560 by 1600 IPS screen at 165Hz.
ASUS ROG Strix G16 2025
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The ROG Strix G16 pairs a Core i9-14900HX with RTX 40 series graphics, 16GB of DDR5 and a 16 inch 2560 by 1600 IPS screen at 240Hz.