Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
61.6Performance40.9
73.3Display23.3
44.8Battery52
23Portability67.4
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 43.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+50) and performance (+21). Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 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 23
- 317% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 230% higher charging: 330 W vs 100 W
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 23
- 41% lower weight: 1.58 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (WVA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2240x1400 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+317% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+233% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+28%Top 25% | 2,337Bottom 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+52%Top 18% | 12,230Bottom 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+230% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.58 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 19 mm+34% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 1.4, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7440 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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