Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
61.6Performance49.3
73.3Display55
44.8Battery86.7
23Portability42.5
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+42) and portability (+20). 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 49
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 55
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 52% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 18% higher charging: 330 W vs 280 W
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 43 vs 23
- 24% lower thickness: 22.1 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 16% lower weight: 2.27 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync |
| 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 A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, 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 (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 18% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+18% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.27 kg+16% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 22.1 mm+24% |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (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 | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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