Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 comes out ahead overall, scoring 70% to 30% across the categories compared — particularly overall score (6.6 /10 vs 5.9 /10).

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 scored 70%, HP Omen Max 16 scored 30%.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 is priced around $1899, HP Omen Max 16 around $1579.

How Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 and HP Omen Max 16 Rank

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025

DDR5 RAM ranks in the top 75% of 4 RAM types we track.

PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) storage interface ranks in the top 50% of 4 storage interfaces we track.

IPS LCD display ranks in the top 60% of 5 display types we track.

Aluminum build ranks in the top 38% of 8 build materials we track.

Wi-Fi 6E ranks in the top 67% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.

HP Omen Max 16

DDR5 RAM ranks in the top 75% of 4 RAM types we track.

PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) storage interface ranks in the top 50% of 4 storage interfaces we track.

IPS LCD display ranks in the top 60% of 5 display types we track.

Aluminum build ranks in the top 38% of 8 build materials we track.

Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 34% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: Overall Score

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: Build & Design

Spec Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 HP Omen Max 16 HP Omen Max 16
Portability score 5.9 /10 5.6 /10
Weight 2.66 kg 2.48 kg
Thickness 26.75 mm 27.69 mm
Fingerprint reader No No
Vapor chamber cooling No Yes
Numeric keypad Yes Yes
Windows Precision touchpad Yes Yes
Facial recognition Yes No
Build material Aluminum Aluminum
Available colors Black, Blue Black
Keyboard Backlit, Island Backlit, Monolith
Key travel 2 mm 1.5 mm
Cooling system Active Active
Dimensions 356.78 x 275.5 x 13.47-26.75 mm 14.05 x 10.85 x 0.53-1.05 inches 356.62 x 268.99 x 22.86-27.69 mm 14.04 x 10.59 x 0.9-1.09 inches
Footprint 983 cm2 (152.4 inches2) 959 cm2 (148.7 inches2)
Touchpad size 12.7 x 8.3 cm 12.5 x 8.0 cm
Touchpad surface Glass Plastic

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: Benchmarks

Spec Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 HP Omen Max 16 HP Omen Max 16
Performance score 8.5 /10 8.8 /10
Cinebench (multi-core) 1881 1992
Cinebench (single-core) 136 142
Geekbench (multi-core) 16562 17361
Geekbench (single-core) 3093 3282

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: CPU

Spec Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 HP Omen Max 16 HP Omen Max 16
CPU threads 20 20
CPU Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
CPU cores 20 (8P + 12E) 20 (8P + 12E)
CPU base frequency 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz
CPU turbo frequency 5.2 GHz 5.2 GHz
CPU L3 cache 30 MB 30 MB
CPU manufacturing process 3 nm 3 nm
CPU configurations available Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: GPU

Spec Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 HP Omen Max 16 HP Omen Max 16
GPU compute 31.3 TFLOPS 16.6 TFLOPS
GPU GeForce RTX 5070 GeForce RTX 5060
GPU type Dedicated Dedicated
Integrated GPU Arc Graphics (4-Cores) Arc Graphics (4-Cores)
GPU VRAM 8 GB 8 GB
GPU memory type GDDR7 GDDR7
GPU memory bus 128 bit 128 bit
GPU power (TGP) 140 W
GPU configurations available GeForce RTX 5070|GeForce RTX 5070 Ti|GeForce RTX 5080|GeForce RTX 5090|GeForce RTX 5060 GeForce RTX 5060

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: Memory

Spec Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 HP Omen Max 16 HP Omen Max 16
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
RAM upgradable Yes Yes
RAM type DDR5 DDR5
RAM clock speed 6400 MHz 6400 MHz
RAM slots 2 2
RAM channels 2x8 GB 2x8 GB
RAM configurations available 16GB|32GB|64GB 16GB|32GB|64GB

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: Storage

Spec Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 HP Omen Max 16 HP Omen Max 16
Storage 1 TB 1 TB
NVMe storage Yes Yes
Storage upgradable Yes Yes
Storage type SSD (M2) SSD (M2)
Storage interface PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)
Storage configurations available 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Storage slots 2 2

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: Display

Spec Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 HP Omen Max 16 HP Omen Max 16
Display score 5.4 /10 5.4 /10
Display size 16 in 16 in
Refresh rate 180 Hz 165 Hz
Brightness 400 nits 400 nits
Pixel density 142 ppi 142 ppi
Touchscreen No No
HDR support No No
Display type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Resolution 1920 x 1200 1920 x 1200
Screen coating Matte Matte
Aspect ratio 16:10 16:10
sRGB coverage 100% 100%
Response time 3 ms 3 ms
Screen-to-body ratio ~75.5% ~77.4%
Side bezels 6.1 mm 6 mm
Maximum opening angle 160° 140°

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: Battery

Spec Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 HP Omen Max 16 HP Omen Max 16
Battery score 6.2 /10 6 /10
Battery capacity 90 Wh 83 Wh
Charging speed 330 W 280 W
Wireless charging No No
Charging port USB-C USB-C
Proprietary charging Yes Yes
Battery type Li-Ion Li-Po

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: Network & Connectivity

Spec Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 HP Omen Max 16 HP Omen Max 16
Connectivity score 7.2 /10 7.2 /10
Wi-Fi generation 6 7
Bluetooth version 5.4 5.4
Ethernet port Yes Yes
HDMI port Yes Yes
DisplayPort No No
SD card reader Yes No
USB-A ports 3x USB 3.2 2x USB 3.2
USB-C ports 2x USB 4.0 2x USB 4.0

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: Audio

Spec Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 HP Omen Max 16 HP Omen Max 16
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker configuration 2.0 2.0
Speaker loudness ~77.9 dB
Speaker power 2x2W 2x2W

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: OS & Software

Spec Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 HP Omen Max 16 HP Omen Max 16
Operating system Windows 11 Windows 11

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 vs HP Omen Max 16: Extras & Features

Spec Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 HP Omen Max 16 HP Omen Max 16
2-in-1 convertible No No
Webcam 1080p FHD 1080p FHD
Webcam position Above the display Above the display

Where each laptop wins

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025

  • Overall score: 6.6 /10 (vs 5.9 /10)
  • Portability score: 5.9 /10 (vs 5.6 /10)
  • Battery score: 6.2 /10 (vs 6 /10)
  • GPU compute: 31.3 TFLOPS (vs 16.6 TFLOPS)
  • Refresh rate: 180 Hz (vs 165 Hz)
  • Battery capacity: 90 Wh (vs 83 Wh)
  • Charging speed: 330 W (vs 280 W)
  • Thickness: 26.75 mm (vs 27.69 mm)
  • Facial recognition
  • SD card reader

HP Omen Max 16

  • Performance score: 8.8 /10 (vs 8.5 /10)
  • Cinebench (multi-core): 1992 (vs 1881 )
  • Cinebench (single-core): 142 (vs 136 )
  • Geekbench (multi-core): 17361 (vs 16562 )
  • Geekbench (single-core): 3282 (vs 3093 )
  • Weight: 2.48 kg (vs 2.66 kg)
  • Vapor chamber cooling
  • Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6 )

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better overall score, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 or the HP Omen Max 16?

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 has the better overall score at 6.6 /10, versus 5.9 /10 on the HP Omen Max 16.

Which has the better performance score, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 or the HP Omen Max 16?

The HP Omen Max 16 has the better performance score at 8.8 /10, versus 8.5 /10 on the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025.

Which has the better portability score, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 or the HP Omen Max 16?

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 has the better portability score at 5.9 /10, versus 5.6 /10 on the HP Omen Max 16.

Which has the better battery score, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 or the HP Omen Max 16?

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 has the better battery score at 6.2 /10, versus 6 /10 on the HP Omen Max 16.