Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
61.6Performance68
73.3Display56.4
44.8Battery86.7
23Portability20
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+42) and performance (+6). Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 56
- Stronger portability score: 23 vs 20
- 90% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 526 nits
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 45
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+4% | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+90% | 526 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 24% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg+4% | 2.8 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 27.9 mm+4% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p (1080p optional) |
| Biometrics | None | No fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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