Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
61.6Performance42.9
73.3Display31.8
44.8Battery52
23Portability61.4
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+42) and performance (+19). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 43
- 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 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 23
- 41% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 31% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS |
| 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 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+8%Top 25% | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+72%Top 18% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.87 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 17 mm+41% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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