Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 13 (9345)
61.6Performance47.7
73.3Display38.4
44.8Battery40
23Portability84.2
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 13 (9345)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+35) and performance (+14). Dell XPS 13 (9345) 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 48
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 40
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 13 (9345)
- Stronger portability score: 84 vs 23
- 56% lower weight: 1.19 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 15.3 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (2.8K OLED touch optional) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+5%Top 25% | 2,825Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+29%Top 18% | 14,393Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+64% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.19 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 15.3 mm+47% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 XPS 13 (9345) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
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