Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Dell 14 (DC14250)
61.6Performance44
73.3Display23.3
44.8Battery38.7
23Portability68.2
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in display (+50) and performance (+18). Dell 14 (DC14250) 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 23
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 39
- 317% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 23
- 42% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (WVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+317% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+233% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 25% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 18% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.56 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 18.9 mm+35% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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