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Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) vs Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Ti)

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Quick verdict

  • Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) leads on performance.
  • Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) leads on battery and build.
  • Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Ti) leads on connectivity and warranty.
  • Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) has the higher Comparezi Score (51.7).

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Winners by area

Performance Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)
Battery and build Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)
Connectivity and warranty Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Ti)

Specifications side by side

Spec
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)
Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Ti)
Overview
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Office included
MS Office
—
Model number
PHN16-I71
Vector 16 HX AI A2XWHG-443IN
Launched
—
2025-02
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
CPU cores
24 (better)
20
NPU (AI) performance
13 TOPS
13 TOPS
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU 12GB
Dedicated graphics
Yes
Yes
Graphics memory
16 GB (better)
12 GB
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
RAM type
DDR5
DDR5
RAM upgradeable
Yes
Yes
Storage
1 TB
1 TB
Storage type
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4
Memory options
—
16GB RAM, 1TB SSD; 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD; 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Office Home 2024
Display
Display size
16"
16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600
2560 x 1600
Display panel
IPS
IPS
Refresh rate
240 Hz
240 Hz
Battery and build
Battery
92 Wh (better)
90 Wh
Charger
330 W
330 W
Weight
2.7 kg
2.7 kg
Thickness
26.75 mm (better)
28.55 mm
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Black
Cosmos Gray
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i)
Wi-Fi 6E
Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, Killer Ethernet E3100G
2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen2, 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.1), 1x HDMI 2.1 (8K @ 60Hz / 4K @ 120Hz), 1x Mic-in/Headphone-out Combo Jack, RJ45 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Warranty
1 year
2 years (better)

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Price and availability

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Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)

₹4,02,999

Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Ti)

No price yet

No current price recorded.

Pros and cons

Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)

  • Pro: 92 Wh battery, larger than 83% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 240 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 76% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Heavier than 90% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.7 kg)

Vector 16 HX AI A2XW (Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX, RTX 5070 Ti)

  • Pro: 240 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 76% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 2 years warranty, longer than 79% of the 43 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Heavier than 90% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.7 kg)
  • Con: Thicker than 85% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (28.55 mm)

Which should you buy?

Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (51.7).

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