Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
61.6Performance68.2
73.3Display78.4
44.8Battery42.9
23Portability20
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+7) and display (+5). 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 portability score: 23 vs 20
- 18% lower weight: 2.7 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 10% higher Web browsing endurance: 5.5 h vs 5 h
- 10% lower thickness: 28.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 62
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 73
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
- 15% higher charging: 380 W vs 330 W
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+4% | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980 | 3,100+4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600 | 21,000+13% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h+10% | 5 h |
| Charging | 330 W | 380 W+15% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg+18% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm+10% | 32 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (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 | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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