Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Alienware m16 R2
61.6Performance42.1
73.3Display49
44.8Battery86.7
23Portability30.4
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Alienware m16 R2
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and performance (+20). Alienware m16 R2 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 49
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 47% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,600 vs 12,670
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 30 vs 23
- 19% lower thickness: 23.5 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+4% | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+233% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+25%Top 25% | 2,383Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+47%Top 18% | 12,670Bottom 42% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+38% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.61 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 23.5 mm+19% |
| Material | Aluminum | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W PD), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, microSD, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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