Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
59.9chipPerformance53.7
94.2Graphics87.6
73.3Displayspec-based41.5
44.8Batteryspec-based68
23Portabilityspec-based56.5
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 58.6 against 58.6 for GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) edges ahead in graphics and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 54
- Stronger graphics score: 94 vs 88
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
- 120% higher charging: 330 W vs 150 W
- 52% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025)
- 31% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 30% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,650 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (100% sRGB, Pantone Validated) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+52% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+150% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 85W) |
| 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 Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD (two M.2 slots: Gen4x4 and Gen4x2) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,916Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,074Top 47% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 18,823+38%Top 20% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+18% | 76 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+120% | 150 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.9 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 20 mm+31% |
| Material | Aluminum | Sandblasted-finish chassis (Lunar White or Space Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C USB4 (DisplayPort 1.4, PD 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 2.1, 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio jack, DC-in |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | None | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 1WH (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) |
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