Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
61.6Performance58.6
73.3Display38.4
44.8Battery60
23Portability78.6
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 14 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+56) and battery (+15). Acer Predator Helios 16 (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 59
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 38
- 230% higher charging: 330 W vs 100 W
- 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 14 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 23
- 49% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 47% lower thickness: 15.2 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $2,050 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS LCD |
| 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 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+2% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+2%Top 38% | 2,927Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+9%Top 24% | 17,121Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+230% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.38 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 15.2 mm+47% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | None | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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