Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
61.6Performance58.3
73.3Display55.5
44.8Battery86.7
23Portability58.5
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+42) and portability (+36). 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 performance score: 62 vs 58
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 56
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 38% higher charging: 330 W vs 240 W
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,600 vs 16,183
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $2,800
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 23
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 40% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 28% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED (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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| 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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+3%Top 25% | 2,885Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+15%Top 18% | 16,183Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+38% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.95 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 17.4 mm+40% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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