Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI vs HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" Comparison

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vs HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Predator Helios Neo 16S AI and ZBook Fury G1i 16", two laptops from Acer and HP. was introduced to market in January and HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" was launched in March 2025. As you can see, Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is 55 years older than ZBook Fury G1i 16". Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Predator Helios Neo 16S AI and ZBook Fury G1i 16" are members of HP's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Acer Aspire Go 15 AG15-71	August 2025	15.6"	362.9 x 237.5 x 19.9 mm	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Acer Predator Triton 14 PT14-52	May 2025	14.0"	321.8 x 221 x 17.31 mm	1.6 kg (3.53 lbs)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 AI PHN14-71	May 2025	14.5"	323.9 x 254.7 x 20.8 mm	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)
Acer Swift Go 14 AI OLED SFG14-75	May 2025	14.0"	312.4 x 227.4 x 9.7 mm	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)
Acer Nitro Lite 16	April 2025	16.0"	362.2 x 248.47 x 22.9 mm	1.95 kg (4.3 lbs)
Acer Nitro 18 AI AN18-61	April 2025	18.0"	400.9 x 310.3 x 15.08-24.95 mm	3.02 kg (6.66 lbs)
Acer Nitro V 16S AI ANV16S-61	April 2025	16.0"	357.7 x 264 x 19.95 mm	2.1 kg (4.63 lbs)
Acer Nitro 16S AI AN16S-61	April 2025	16.0"	356.8 x 275.5 x 12.1-20.0 mm	2.18 kg (4.81 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of and HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs

Launched in January 1970
" , Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB
16GB Ram
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Weight:

HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" Key Specs

Launched in March 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)
16GB Ram
359 x 249 x 27 mm (14.13 x 9.8 x 1.06 inches)
Weight: 2.43 kg (5.36 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Predator Helios Neo 16S AI and ZBook Fury G1i 16" compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI over HP ZBook Fury G1i 16"

Weight	kg vs 2.43 kg	2.43 kg lighter

Reasons to choose HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" over Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83% vs	Larger screen area ratio
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
RAM Type	DDR5 vs	Faster RAM Type
WiFi Standard	v7 vs	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Thunderbolt	v5 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Strengths of HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

VGA Output	vs	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

vs HP ZBook Fury G1i 16": Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the and the HP ZBook Fury G1i 16".

Physical Specs
Weight		2.43 kg (5.36 lbs)
Surface Area		894 cm2 (138.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio		~83%
Side Bezel Thickness	~	~7.2 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors		Gray

Comparison of the and the HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" External Dimensions

Weight

Predator Helios Neo 16S AI weighs , whereas the ZBook Fury G1i 16" weighs 2.43 kg (5.36 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Avg: "

HP ZBook Fury G1i 16"

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

Avg: "

HP ZBook Fury G1i 16"

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the is kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" is 0.15 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

vs HP ZBook Fury G1i 16": Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX
Base Frequency		3.1 GHz

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the and HP ZBook Fury G1i 16".

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		15 W

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. has a FLOPS value of whereas the HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" ' has a FLOPS value of 1.5 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB 64GB 128GB 192GB

Both laptops, the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI and the ZBook Fury G1i 16", come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI CPU/NPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255hx (NPU)RAM: 16 GBGPU: Geforce Rtx 5070 Ti Laptop 12gb	HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" CPU/NPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 245hx (NPU)RAM: 16 GBGPU: Intel Uhd Graphics Xe G4 (48 Eu)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Suitable 2B model with Q4 quantization (recommended): Requires ~2.5 GB memory - fits in your 16 GB RAM Suitable, but iGPU typically falls in "Modest Speed" category (See performance table below for details)
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Suitable 7B model with Q4 quantization (recommended): Requires ~5.3 GB memory - fits in your 16 GB RAM Suitable, but iGPU typically falls in "Modest Speed" category
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B, Dense 30B	✖ Not supported.	⚠ 13–15B: Borderline / Slow. 16–30B: Not practical.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not practical on most laptops (64GB+ workstation laptops may be exceptions).	✖ Not practical on most laptops (64GB+ workstation laptops may be exceptions).

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI|HP ZBook Fury G1i 16"

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total memory, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB unified memory. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems. Note: iGPU laptops use shared (unified) memory with lower bandwidth, making them more sensitive to memory pressure and offloading.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

💡 Since this system uses iGPU, it typically falls in the "Modest Speed" range; more comfortable with short-medium context, expect noticeable slowdown with long context.

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on how much total memory is available for the model (unified RAM) and whether it needs to spill into slower storage. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in available unified memory for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	76 Wh 90 Wh	99 Wh

In addition, the ZBook Fury G1i 16" features a battery capacity of 99 Wh.

STORAGE
The ZBook Fury G1i 16" offers a larger max storage capacity of 12 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI's storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB, 12 TB

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

vs HP ZBook Fury G1i 16": Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the and HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Predator Helios Neo 16S AI has a display size of ".On the other hand, ZBook Fury G1i 16" has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is 0cm² / 0inch² whereas the ZBook Fury G1i 16"'s total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Avg: "

HP ZBook Fury G1i 16"

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

vs HP ZBook Fury G1i 16" Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
ZBook Fury G1i 16" is equipped with 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Predator Helios Neo 16S AI does not have USB-A ports.
ZBook Fury G1i 16" is equipped with 3x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports. Predator Helios Neo 16S AI does not have USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ZBook Fury G1i 16" is equipped with Thunderbolt 5 port. Predator Helios Neo 16S AI does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
ZBook Fury G1i 16" features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Predator Helios Neo 16S AI does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
ZBook Fury G1i 16" is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Predator Helios Neo 16S AI does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
ZBook Fury G1i 16" is equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, allowing seamless connection to headphones and speakers. Predator Helios Neo 16S AI does not have a 3.5mm Audio Jack.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.