Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
61.6Performance26.6
73.3Display30.2
44.8Battery21.3
23Portability66.3
9 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+35). Dell 15 (DC15250) 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 27
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 21
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 23
- 40% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 28.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+300% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+39%Top 25% | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+252%Top 18% | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+120% | 41 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.62 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 19 mm+34% |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | None | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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