Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PHN16-73 vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606

Specs side by side at each model's entry configuration, with the cheapest crypto price for each.

5 of 9 specs differ across these 2.

SpecAcer Predator Helios 16 AI PHN16-73ACER-NH-QW0EK-001from $4,455ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606ASUS-GU606AM-TB005Wfrom $4,320
Chip & memory
Chip-Core Ultra 9 386H
CPU cores24Best16
Unified memory64 GBBest32 GB
Graphics-GeForce RTX 5060
Storage
Storage1000 GB1 TBBest
Display
Screen size16"16"
Resolution2560x1600 (WQXGA)2560x1600 (WQXGA)
Refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Software & options
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

Questions

What is the difference between the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PHN16-73 and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606?

5 of the 9 specs we track differ at their base configurations. The table above marks every one, and flags the better value wherever a spec has a better direction.

Which is cheaper?

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606 from $4,320, $135 less than the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI PHN16-73. Both are the cheapest total, shipping included, for the entry configuration.

Are you comparing the same configurations?

Each model is shown at its entry configuration, which is the only fair basis for a like-for-like table. Open either product to switch memory, storage or chip and see how its price moves.