Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
61.6Performance61.6
73.3Display55.5
44.8Battery94.7
23Portability20
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)4 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) wins this laptop face-off, 59.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+50). 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
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 21% lower weight: 2.7 kg vs 3.4 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $3,200
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 45
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+4% | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (3 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+2%Top 25% | 2,925Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 18% | 18,978+2%Top 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W | 360 W+9% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg+21% | 3.4 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 28.5 mm+1% |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p or 4K (8MP) with IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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