Razer Blade Pro vs. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade Pro and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16). 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade Pro and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade Pro vs. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.4 cm x 28.1 cm x 2.25 cm 36.01 cm x 27.99 cm x 2.825 cm
Weight 3.07 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Obsidian black
DISPLAY Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Matte Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 Intel HM770
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 - Western Digital
Secondary Storage 2 TB HDD / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 2 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater DTS:X
Audio Features - Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1535 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E2500 Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Output 165 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Scrolling wheel, anti-ghosting, multimedia control, multi-touch touchpad, 16.8 million multi-colour illumination, Chroma lighting system, Razer Synapse enabled Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Razer Synapse -
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade Pro Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
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
Model Number - 71
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