Acer Nitro V 15 vs Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
38.9Performance61.6
35.3Display73.3
36Battery44.8
42.5Portability23
3 spec wins — Acer Nitro V 159 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 38, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and performance (+23). Acer Nitro V 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Nitro V 15
- Stronger portability score: 43 vs 23
- 22% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 18% higher Web browsing endurance: 6.5 h vs 5.5 h
- 10% lower thickness: 25.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $2,499
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 36
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 144% higher charging: 330 W vs 135 W
Display
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | Mini-LED (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 250 Hz+74% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 1,000 nits+233% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-13620H | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,430 | 2,980+23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,400 | 18,600+63% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 90 Wh+58% |
| Web browsing endurance | 6.5 h+18% | 5.5 h |
| Charging | 135 W | 330 W+144% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.1 kg+22% | 2.7 kg |
| Thickness | 25.9 mm+10% | 28.9 mm |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Nitro V 15 | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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