Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)
61.6Performance49.3
73.3Display41.6
44.8Battery66.7
23Portability82.7
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) wins this laptop face-off, 57.2 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+60) and battery (+22). 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 42
- 267% higher charging: 330 W vs 90 W
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 23
- 52% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 52% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+67% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 18% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+267% | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.3 kg+52% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 13.9 mm+52% |
| Material | Aluminum | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (display/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | FHD with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (S5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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