Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
61.6Performance41.5
73.3Display23.3
44.8Battery65.7
23Portability56.6
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)4 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+50) and performance (+20). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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 42
- 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
- 154% higher charging: 330 W vs 130 W
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 23
- 82% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5.5 h
- 34% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 28% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,449 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+317% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+233% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| 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 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+28% | 2,330 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+48% | 12,600 |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 10 h+82% |
| Charging | 330 W+154% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.94 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 19.1 mm+34% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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