Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
61.6Performance43.3
73.3Display38.4
44.8Battery66.7
23Portability64.1
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in display (+35) and performance (+18). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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 43
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 38
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 23
- 39% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 31% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+20%Top 25% | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+45%Top 18% | 12,867Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.65 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 19.9 mm+31% |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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