Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
61.6Performance44
73.3Display35.3
44.8Battery36.7
23Portability72.7
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 45.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and performance (+18). ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 37
- 588% higher charging: 330 W vs 48 W
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 23
- 44% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch (100% sRGB) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+74% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+233% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core 7 Processor 350 (6-core, up to 4.8GHz, 17 TOPS NPU) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (onboard, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 24% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+71% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+588% | 48 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.5 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 16.9 mm+42% |
| Material | Aluminum | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability testing |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1 Type-C (DisplayPort/Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello support |
| Biometrics | None | Windows Hello IR camera (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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