Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 vs Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
48.8chipPerformancechip59.9
92.6Graphics94.2
43.7Displayspec-based73.3
86.7Batteryspec-based44.8
36.2Portabilityspec-based23
2 spec wins — Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-613 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 scores 58.7 against 58.6 for Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61
- 18% lower thickness: 23.7 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 11% lower weight: 2.41 kg vs 2.7 kg
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 49
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
- 39% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 180 Hz
Display
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 250 Hz+39% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| RAM | — | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (5600 MT/s) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | — | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434Top 21% | 18,823+8%Top 20% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5.5 h |
| Charging | — | 330 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.41 kg+11% | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 23.7 mm+18% | 28.9 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, RJ45, Kensington lock | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Biometrics | — | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Nitro 16 AI AN16-61 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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