Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
61.6Performance40
73.3Display29.8
44.8Battery66.7
23Portability82
9 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+44) and performance (+22). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 30
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 317% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 23
- 53% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 48% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+317% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| 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 Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+17%Top 25% | 2,552Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+65%Top 18% | 11,279Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.28 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 14.9 mm+48% |
| Material | Aluminum | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Windows Hello IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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