Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)
61.6Performance41.5
73.3Display30.8
44.8Battery52.4
23Portability80.8
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+20). Acer Swift Go 14 (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 performance score: 62 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 31
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 178% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 23
- 82% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5.5 h
- 51% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 48% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,049 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+178% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+150% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+28% | 2,330 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+48% | 12,600 |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+38% | 65 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 10 h+82% |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.32 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 14.9 mm+48% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (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, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1440p QHD + IR |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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