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Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) vs ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060)

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Quick verdict

  • Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) is better for coding and multitasking.
  • Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) leads on performance.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060) leads on display.
  • Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) leads on battery and build.
  • ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060) offers better overall value (1.9 points per ₹10,000).
  • Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080) has the higher Comparezi Score (51.7).
  • ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060) is the cheaper option at ₹2,49,990.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)
Display ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060)
Battery and build Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)
Value ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060)

Specifications side by side

Spec
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71 (Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus, RTX 5080)
ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060)
Overview
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Office included
MS Office
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year)
Model number
PHN16-I71
G614PM
Launched
—
2025
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX
Processor brand
Intel
AMD
CPU cores
24 (better)
16
NPU (AI) performance
13 TOPS
—
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16GB
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR7
Dedicated graphics
Yes
Yes
Graphics memory
16 GB (better)
8 GB
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
RAM type
DDR5
DDR5-5200
RAM upgradeable
Yes
Yes
Storage
1 TB
1 TB
Storage type
PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Display
Display size
16"
16"
Resolution
2560 x 1600
2560 x 1600
Display panel
IPS
IPS
Refresh rate
240 Hz
300 Hz (better)
Peak brightness
—
500 nits
Battery and build
Battery
92 Wh (better)
90 Wh
Charger
330 W
280 W
Weight
2.7 kg
2.5 kg (better)
Thickness
26.75 mm (better)
30.4 mm
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Black
Eclipse 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 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort / G-SYNC, one with power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
Warranty
1 year
1 year

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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

ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060)

₹2,49,990

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)

ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060)

  • Pro: 300 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 92% of the 42 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Thicker than 92% of the 40 gaming laptops on Comparezi that state it (30.4 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).

ROG Strix G16 (2025) G614 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, RTX 5060) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹2,49,990 and gives the most score per rupee .

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