Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
61.6Performance50.9
73.3Display38.4
44.8Battery50.9
23Portability80
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 53.9 against 53 for Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 38
- 450% higher charging: 330 W vs 60 W
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 23
- 82% higher Web browsing endurance: 10 h vs 5.5 h
- 52% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 45% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+7% | 2,790 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+42% | 13,100 |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+48% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 10 h+82% |
| Charging | 330 W+450% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.3 kg+52% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 15.9 mm+45% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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