Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
61.6Performance51.6
73.3Display38.4
44.8Battery70.7
23Portability79.4
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+56) and battery (+26). 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 performance score: 62 vs 52
- 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 S 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 23
- 59% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 44% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) |
| 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 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 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 S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+6%Top 25% | 2,817Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+39%Top 18% | 13,363Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+15% | 78 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.5 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 11.9 mm+59% |
| Material | Aluminum | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, display/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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