Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
61.6Performance62.7
73.3Display55
44.8Battery86.7
23Portability50.3
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.8 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+42) and portability (+27). 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
- 52% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 18% higher charging: 330 W vs 280 W
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 23
- 38% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 19% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB, 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 F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/24T, up to 5.4GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 115W (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 | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 18% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.2 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 17.9 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera with Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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