Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
61.6Performance45
73.3Display38.3
44.8Battery54.3
23Portability44.2
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+35) and performance (+17). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (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 45
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 38
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 52% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 23
- 45% higher Web browsing endurance: 8 h vs 5.5 h
- 22% lower thickness: 22.4 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 19% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (2.5K) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+52% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+233% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+12% | 2,650 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+45% | 12,800 |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 8 h+45% |
| Charging | 330 W+38% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.2 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 22.4 mm+22% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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