Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

expandable storage options

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited port selection

MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited graphics power

fewer port options

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.01 cm x 27.99 cm x 2.825 cm 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 990 g
Case Material Anodised aluminium Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Obsidian black Stellar grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 13.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS) IPS-level
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 16-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 30 MB 18 MB
Chipset Intel HM770 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 - Western Digital 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X -
Audio Features Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A -
INPUT Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4-Zone RGB backlight White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Tobii Aware, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology MIL-STD-810G tested
SAR Value 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 71 038UK
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