Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
61.6Performance63.4
73.3Display55.5
44.8Battery86.7
23Portability24.5
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)4 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+42) and performance (+2). 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
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 45
- 15% higher charging: 380 W vs 330 W
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| 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) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | 3,012+1%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 24% | 19,535+5%Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W | 380 W+15% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.65 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm+6% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (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 Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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