Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
VS
61.6Performance30.7
73.3Display26.5
44.8Battery33.3
23Portability76.6
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+47) and performance (+31). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) 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
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 33
- 450% higher charging: 330 W vs 60 W
- 317% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 23
- 52% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| 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 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 24% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+80% | 50 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+450% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.3 kg+52% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 18.5 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | None | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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