Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 12
61.6Performance30.7
73.3Display26.5
44.8Battery—
23Portability83.2
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+47) and performance (+31). Framework Laptop 12 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 31
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 27
- 317% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 23
- 52% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+317% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+150% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 15% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.3 kg+52% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p | — |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 / Linux |
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