Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (2026)
61.6Performance58.1
73.3Display38.4
44.8Battery60
23Portability67.5
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 53.9 against 55.3 for Dell XPS 16 (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell XPS 16 (2026) edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 58
- 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 16 (2026)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 23
- 47% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 36% lower weight: 1.74 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,200 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS LCD (3.2K tandem OLED touchscreen 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 16 (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 (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 XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+3%Top 25% | 2,903Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+10%Top 18% | 16,943Top 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (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 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.74 kg+36% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 15.4 mm+47% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (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 | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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