Entry-Level vs Premium Gaming Laptop Comparison!

Gaming laptops are aplenty and there are just so many darn configurations out there. So let's break it down by comparing what you can get on the affordable spectrum and what you can get when you splurge. So here we have the Predator Helios Neo 16 with a RTX 4050 and the Predator Helios 16 with a RTX 4080.

We're honestly pretty surprised at how well the RTX 4050 performs.

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0:00 - Intro

Producer/Camera - Kai Hong
Video Editor - Diana/Kyle

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[RandomGamerwithPotatoisMyName]

I'm pretty sure the nitro is the entry level, predator neo is the mid to high and regular predator is the flagship

[twitchster]

I have the 4080 version and omg it's satisfying as heck going through each graphics option and putting everything at the highest possible setting!

[MitchM]

I just got the neo 16 for $1099 with an RTX-4060 and Intel 13700HX and a WQXGA 165HZ display what 500 nits of brightness! It also has 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports which is rare in this price point and can also be charged up to 100 Watts via the Thunderbolt port. While that wont give full power for gaming it will keep it running while using it and charge to full power while off. This is a big deal as the factory wall plugs for all these gaming laptops are insanely huge. Add in wifi 6E and the fact that both RAM ports can be replaced and there is an extra V4 NVME slot and this thing is an insane value for what you get. I want to mention that in the US there is no writing on the laptop cover, it is just plain with the predator logo.

[cdieseldawg]

I have the predator 16 with 13900HX/4080 and upgraded to 32GB 16x2 Gskill ripjaws 5600mhz CL40 and it is an absolute monster for a laptop in 2560x1600. 19426 in timespy and hit barely over 35k in firestrike(old test) on turbo. 11, 262 in R20 and 13, 433/846 in CPU-Z. Companies using Liquid Metal on retail units was the best idea since sliced bread. Love the laptop. Understand that this unit and no laptop out is going to compete with a 13900K and 4090 desktop and even less. Laptops aren’t supposed to, so don’t expect this unit or any mobile unit to even remotely compete with a high powered desktop. I’m hitting over 37k in timespy and over 50k in firestrike on my 13900k/4090/7000mhz desktop for a fair comparison. It is heavily overclocked as well. If you have a mild tech level and know how to tweak current hardware, get the predator 16 with the 4080 and withOUT the mini LED. Upgrading to 32GB 16x2 5600mhz CL40 is also necessary but cheap. They ship the unit with 16GB to reduce the retail over competitors. You won’t regret buying the unit at all.

[HansenDaniel]

for someone who doesn't have any idea how both laptop looks, I have difficulties recognizing the entry-level and high-end laptop since you keep switching their position left and right + the lack of labeling, this is just frustrating to watch

[jeremiajilius]

I really like this video. Everyone is talking about the other specs of the helios neo 16. I was searching for this very video, great comparison especially with a lower budget like myself searching for a gaming laptop.

[twitchster]

11:57
holy crap. I had no idea this computer ever costed so much! I got mine refurbished directly through acer for about $1, 500 which included taxes and shipping.

[shuc]

The flagship should definitely be triton 17x..

[feraldrgn]

I was sure I read somewhere that the Helios 16 uses an aluminium alloy material while the Helios Neo 16 uses plastic.
My Helios 16 feels like cold metal when it's off.
The touchpad material is also different between the models, gorilla glass for the 16, plastic for the Neo 16.
Something I dislike about the screen though is the dci-p3, since I view a lot of legacy content so it saturates the colours & I prefer a more natural look.
Also these laptop CPUs get really hot.

[MegaManxLil_C]

Great video, just got the i9 4080 version for $1999, seems like a steal with 32gbs of RAM also. cant wait for it to come in.

[rinkotiya]

watching this on my acer predator helios neo 16 is really satisfying

[gabem]

Enabling performance boot mode in the registry and modifying from aggressive to disabled or to efficient aggressive greatly improves the temp for the Helios 16 up to 20c less during gaming and does not effect performance.

[craigm]

I really liked this video. I wish you could have benchmarked the Neo with the RTX 4060 though, because it's on sale for $1, 100 at Best Buy in the US, and a lot of people are buying it.

[fudanjx]

no, the new battery can last at most 3h, and less than 1h in gaming!

[notsaying]

Bought the Neo 16 with 4070 for my kids, it runs amazing and the shreen looks frekking great. It is very loud on Turbo mode toug 😀

[GliamicidiSemolino]

Felice possessore di Helios Neo 16, la mia configurazione ha i9 13900Hx rtx 4070 e 64 Gb di Ram ddr5 a 5600 Mhz. Saluti dall'italia 🇮🇹

[Vlkn]

What would you prefer: Helios 16 i7 rtx 4060 or Helios neo 16 i9 rtx 4070 the price is almost same i am so confused 🤔

[guadalupe]

hey bro i just bought mine with the i9 and rtx4070 do u recommend the i7 version because i see a lot of bad things about the i9 and the cpu being overused?

[mikelreborn]

Im buying a refurbished neo from Acer for 999$... It's a steal and I'm sure it will play anything I throw at it just fine..I'm upgrading from a Dell G7 with 1650 from years ago..

[saarkitektosigurado]

My PNH16 ONLY HAVE C DRIVE (500GB) NO DRIVE D. IS THAT NORMAL?