Victus by HP Laptop 15 vs. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Victus by HP Laptop 15 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Victus by HP Laptop 15 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Victus by HP Laptop 15 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

affordable gaming option

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

stylish design

average display quality

no Thunderbolt support

heavier build

limited upgradeability

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

expandable storage options

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited port selection

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Difference between Victus by HP Laptop 15 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Victus by HP Laptop 15 vs. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.79 cm x 25.5 cm x 2.35 cm 36.01 cm x 27.99 cm x 2.825 cm
Weight 2.29 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Mica silver, black chrome (logo) Obsidian black
DISPLAY Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 9 ms response rate, 82.23% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers) Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 30 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features AMD FreeSync, NVIDIA Ampere architecture -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features HP Wide Vision HD, Temporal Noise Reduction Temporal Noise Reduction
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards - DTS:X
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 wireless card 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller MediaTek MT7921 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
Battery Run Time Typical usage: up to 10.25 hours
Video playback: up to 14.5 hours
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Battery Weight 280 g -
AC ADAPTER Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Output 200 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Victus by HP Laptop 15 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Included Accessories HP 200W Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features HP Fast Charge, TPM support, Modern Standby Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number fb0002na 71
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