Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
61.6Performance41.4
73.3Display31.8
44.8Battery65
23Portability71.1
9 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+42) and performance (+20). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 41
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 32
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 23
- 144% higher Web browsing endurance: 13.4 h vs 5.5 h
- 43% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 41% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+233% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+9%Top 25% | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+68%Top 18% | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 13.4 h+144% |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.55 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 17 mm+41% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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