GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) Comparison

GIGABYTE AORUS Master 16 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,599	Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Ultra 9 275HX) $2,399	Lenovo Legion Pro 7 Gaming Laptop with RTX 4080 and Ryzen 9
Overview
Brand
GIGABYTE	Acer
Model
AORUS Master 16 BXH-C4USE64SH	Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB GDDR7
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	32 GB DDR5 6400MHz (2x16GB)
32GB Laptops \| 16GB Laptops
Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
1TB Laptops \| 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED, 240Hz	16-inch OLED 240Hz 2560x1600
Operating System
Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro
Weight
2.5 kg or 5.51 lbs	2.30 kg (5.07 lbs)
Color
Dark Tide (Black)	Obsidian Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2)	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX (Series 2) Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Architecture
Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)	24 (8 Performance + 16 Efficiency)
Threads
24.0	24.0
Base Clock
2.7 GHz (P-core), 2.1 GHz (E-core)	2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)	Up to 5.4 GHz
Cache
36MB L3 Cache	36 MB Intel Smart Cache
TDP
55W (Processor Base Power, Max TDP 230W CPU+GPU Combined)	55 W / 160 W (PL1 / PL2)
Additional Features
Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), GiMATE AI agent, Embedded LLM for local AI processing, Intel vPro Technology
Display
Screen Size
16 inches (40.64 cm)	16 Inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	2560 x 1600 pixels (QHD+ OLED)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240 Hz
Response Time
0.2ms (G2G)	2 ms
Panel Type
OLED Display	OLED
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits (SDR), VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 (peak 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio)	Supports 400 nits typical
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare Display, G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, Pantone Validated, TÜV Rheinland Certified, Dolby Vision®	Microsecond response, deep blacks, wide color
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR7	12 GB GDDR7
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
140W (Maximum Graphics Power with Dynamic Boost, up to 230W total thermal power with CPU)	115 W
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation	DLSS 4
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus DDS Technology, AI-enhanced graphics and performance, 1962 AI TOPS (GPU only)	Real-time ray tracing, AI frame generation
Benchmark Scores
	Not specified, but high-end RTX 5070 Ti performance
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	6400 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x SO-DIMM Slots, 2x16GB configured for 32GB total)	Up to 64 GB (via two SO-DIMM slots)
Storage
Primary Storage
1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD	2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
1 additional PCIe Gen5x4 M.2 Slot available, and 1 additional PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 Slot (Total 2 M.2 slots for expansion, supports up to 4TB total storage).	Not specified; likely none or optional M.2 slots
RAID Support
Yes, supports PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD in RAID 0 for higher-end configurations.	Not specified
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Not explicitly specified, but a gaming-optimized keyboard with N-Key rollover.	RGB backlit keyboard with PredatorSense
RGB Customization
Per-Key RGB backlit keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector).	Yes, per key RGB
Game Optimization
GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent for performance optimization and customization), AI Cooling.	PredatorSense software for tuning, overclocking, fan profiles
Performance
Cooling Technology
WINDFORCE Infinity EX (Vapor Chamber, Dual 84-blade Fans, 5x High-coverage Heat Pipes, 0.1mm Thin Fins, 3D VortX Air-Channeling with 4-way outlets, Keyboard & D-cover Inlets, Icy Touch Design, 0dB Ambient Experience via GiMATE)	AeroBlade 3D fans, liquid-metal thermal interface, dedicated heat zones
Overclocking Support
Yes (Intel Core Ultra HX processor offers overclocking headrooms, via GiMATE)	Yes, via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Dynamically adapts via GiMATE AI Cooling, user-controlled modes available (e.g., Gaming, Creator, Silent).	Multiple profiles via PredatorSense
Benchmark Scores
Not explicitly specified by Gigabyte, but expected leading performance for its class (e.g., Time Spy: ~20,377 with RTX 5080 variant, will be slightly lower for 5070 Ti).	Not specified
Battery
Capacity
99Wh Li-Polymer Battery	76 Wh (approximate, typical for 16-inch gaming laptops)
Backup Time
Not explicitly specified, but large capacity for a gaming laptop, supports long usage hours.	Up to 4-6 hours depending on usage
Charging Type
Fast Charge to 50% in 30 minutes, PD 3.0 Type-C Charging Support (up to 100W)	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter	230 W
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support (2x2)	Killer Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet
RJ45 (Gigabit Ethernet)
Bluetooth
5.4	5.4
Ports
1x Thunderbolt™ 5 (Type C, DP 2.1 and PD 3.0, up to 120Gbps), 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 (Type C, DP 1.4 and PD 3.0, up to 40Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45, 1x microSD Card Reader (UHS-II), 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x Power-adapter port	Thunderbolt 4, USB-C (3.2 Gen 1), USB-A (3.2 Gen 1), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5 mm Headphone/Mic jack
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB backlit membrane keyboard, N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting	Per-key RGB backlit with PredatorSense keys
Key Travel
1.7mm key travel	Approx. 1.7 mm
N-Key Rollover
N-Key Rollover, Full Anti-Ghosting	Yes
Touchpad Features
Multi-touch trackpad with gesture control, 26% larger operating area	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
4x 2W Speakers (total 8W)	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos®, Dual-channel Smart Amplifier system, Built-in Microphones, Hi-Res Audio Ready	DTS:X Ultra, high-quality sound
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Audio Combo Jack)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
FHD 1080p IR Camera	1080p FHD IR webcam
Enhancements
Windows Hello Facial Recognition Log-in
Privacy Shutter
No	Not specified
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis with anti-fingerprint coating	Aluminum lid, metal chassis with AeroBlade fans
Color Options
Dark Tide (Black)	Obsidian Black
RGB Lighting
Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Iridescent AORUS Logo, AORUS Beacon (logo projector), RGB Light Bar (on some designs, common for Master series).	Keyboard RGB per key
Dimensions
23.11-29.97 mm (H) x 357.12 mm (W) x 254 mm (D) / 0.91-1.18 x 14.06 x 10 inches	356.78 mm (W) x 275.50 mm (D) x 12–19.9 mm (H)
Additional Features
Patented 4-sided Super-slim Bezels, NIL Technology for exquisite appearance, Icy Touch Design on keyboard area.
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes (WINDFORCE Infinity EX with Vapor Chamber, high-density fins)	Yes, AeroBlade 3D + liquid-metal
Software
Windows 11 Home, GIGABYTE GiMATE (AI Agent), AI Cooling, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Windows Hello.	PredatorSense for tuning, overclocking, fan control
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Expandable RAM (up to 64GB), Dual-slot PCIe SSDs (up to 4TB total).
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W AC Adapter	230 W
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes, 2-year manufacturer's guarantee	Included
Additional Accessories
None explicitly mentioned beyond standard accessories.	None specified
Launch Date
Release Date
March 2025 (Pre-orders started Feb 2025, availability from March 2025)	November 15, 2025
Status
Available	Available

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