Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
61.6Performance61.1
73.3Display44.9
44.8Battery78.5
23Portability75.9
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)5 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+53) and battery (+34). 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 display score: 73 vs 45
- 230% higher charging: 330 W vs 100 W
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 700 nits
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,600 vs 14,965
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 23
- 189% higher Web browsing endurance: 15.9 h vs 5.5 h
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+43% | 700 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+1%Top 38% | 2,952Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+24%Top 24% | 14,965Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+21% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 15.9 h+189% |
| Charging | 330 W+230% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.44 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 15.9 mm+45% |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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