Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Alienware x16 R2
61.6Performance49.3
73.3Display49
44.8Battery86.7
23Portability35.5
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Alienware x16 R2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 53.9 against 55 for Alienware x16 R2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Alienware x16 R2 edges ahead in battery and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 49
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 49
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Alienware x16 R2
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 36 vs 23
- 36% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,100 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS LCD |
| 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 x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Core Ultra 9 185H optional) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (RTX 4070, RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 optional) |
| 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 (two M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 18% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.66 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 18.6 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum | All-metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware x16 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, mini DisplayPort, microSD, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p (HDR) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Alienware x16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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