Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
61.6Performance65.8
73.3Display46.9
44.8Battery60
23Portability84.4
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+61) and battery (+15). 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 47
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 65% higher charging: 330 W vs 200 W
- 39% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 180 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 23
- 56% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 48% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+39% | 180 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | 2,978Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 24% | 21,269+14%Top 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+65% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.2 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 14.9 mm+48% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-milled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
Related comparisons
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs Dell XPS GooglebookVSAcer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)VSAcer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)VSAcer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)VSASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)vs Framework Laptop 13 ProVSASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)vs ASUS Zenbook S 14VSASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)vs HP OmniBook 3 16VSASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)VS