Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
61.6Performance68
73.3Display55
44.8Battery50.7
23Portability38.2
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+15) and performance (+6). 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 55
- 120% higher charging: 330 W vs 150 W
- 52% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 43% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 63 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 38 vs 23
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 19% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+52% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 24% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+43% | 63 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+120% | 150 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.2 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 26.9 mm+7% |
| Material | Aluminum | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p HD camera |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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