Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
61.6Performance42.4
73.3Display38.4
44.8Battery99.3
23Portability51.3
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS 16 (9640) wins this laptop face-off, 55.5 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+55) and portability (+28). 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 42
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 38
- 154% higher charging: 330 W vs 130 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 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 23
- 35% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 21% lower weight: 2.13 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,899 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (4K 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+23%Top 25% | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+36%Top 18% | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+154% | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.13 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 18.7 mm+35% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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