Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook S 14
61.6Performance62.5
73.3Display38.4
44.8Battery69.3
23Portability88.4
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 14
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 14 wins this laptop face-off, 62.6 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+65) and battery (+25). 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 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
- 17% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 77 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 14
- Stronger battery score: 69 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 23
- 59% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 56% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED |
| 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 S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 24% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+17% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.2 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 11.9 mm+59% |
| Material | Aluminum | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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