Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
61.6Performance37.8
73.3Display41.6
44.8Battery66.7
23Portability74
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and performance (+24). ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) 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 38
- 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 16 OLED (S5606)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 23
- 45% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 44% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED, glossy, non-touch (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 600) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| 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 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (soldered) |
| 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 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+37%Top 25% | 2,173Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+65%Top 18% | 11,273Bottom 20% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.5 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 15.9 mm+45% |
| Material | Aluminum | Metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (DisplayPort/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Windows Hello IR face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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