Asus ROG Strix G16 vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Comparison

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Asus ROG Strix G16 vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ROG Strix G16 and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, two laptops from Asus and Acer. Asus ROG Strix G16 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI was launched in February 2025. As you can see, ROG Strix G16 is 2 years older than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus ROG Strix G16 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus ROG Strix G16 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 13700HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
354 x 264 x 22.6 mm (13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 inches)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Key Specs

Launched in February 2025
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX,Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB
16GB,32GB Ram
356.78 x 275.5 x 12.0-19.9 mm (14.05 x 10.85 x 0.47-0.78 inches)
Weight: 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ROG Strix G16 and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus ROG Strix G16 over Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI

Weight	2.50 kg vs 2.70 kg	0.2 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.4% vs ~75.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.7 mm vs 6.1 mm	1.4 mm thinner bezels
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support

Reasons to choose Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI over Asus ROG Strix G16

Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	1 ms vs 7 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	29.7 TFLOPS vs 7.12 TFLOPS	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI and Asus ROG Strix G16

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs February 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI and Asus ROG Strix G16

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Asus ROG Strix G16 vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus ROG Strix G16 and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)	2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)
Surface Area	935 cm2 (144.8 inches2)	983 cm2 (152.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.4%	~75.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.7 mm	~6.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.17 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.374 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Blue

Comparison of the Asus ROG Strix G16 and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI External Dimensions

Weight

ROG Strix G16 weighs 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs), whereas the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI weighs 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

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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 Asus ROG Strix G16 is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is 0.17 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

Asus ROG Strix G16 vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i7 13700HX Intel Core i9 13980HX	Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5 GHz	5.2 GHz
Number of Cores	16	20 (8P + 12E)
Number of Threads	24	20
L3 Cache	30 MB	30 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	3 nm

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 Asus ROG Strix G16 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 13700HX

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX,Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB
Base Clock Frequency	1530 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1740 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	95 W	115 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	7.12 TFLOPS	29.7 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR7
Memory Bus	128 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	12 Gbps	~28 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2048	5888
TMUs	64	184
ROPs	40	64

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. Asus ROG Strix G16 has a FLOPS value of 7.12 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI ' has a FLOPS value of 29.7 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ROG Strix G16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the ROG Strix G16's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

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	Asus ROG Strix G16	Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	⚠ Can run using CPU + RAM fallback. Expect slower performance.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	⚠ Possible with CPU + RAM fallback using quantized models.

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

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	64 Wh 90 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	240 / 280 / 330 W	330 W

On the other hand, the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI features a higher battery capacity of 90 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ROG Strix G16's 64 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the ROG Strix G16 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

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.

Asus ROG Strix G16 vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus ROG Strix G16 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI 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. Both ROG Strix G16 and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the ROG Strix G16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
Both ROG Strix G16 and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI offer the same refresh rate of 165 Hz.

Furthermore, the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI boasts a faster response time of 1.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

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Asus ROG Strix G16 vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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
Both ROG Strix G16 and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI have USB-A ports. ROG Strix G16 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Predator Helios Neo 16S AI has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ROG Strix G16 and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI feature 2x USB 4.0 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
Both ROG Strix G16 and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both ROG Strix G16 and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

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
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ROG Strix G16 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ROG Strix G16 and Predator Helios Neo 16S AI are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

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

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes