Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026)
61.6Performancespec-basedchip53.6
94.2Graphics87.6
73.3Displayspec-based44.8
44.8Batteryspec-based68
23Portabilityspec-based56.5
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 59.1 against 59.3 for GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger graphics score: 94 vs 88
- 120% higher charging: 330 W vs 150 W
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 52% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 38% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 18,823 vs 13,644
Reasons to pick the GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026)
- 31% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 30% lower weight: 1.9 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (12GB 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 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 17% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 18,823+38%Top 20% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.9 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 20 mm+31% |
| Material | Aluminum | Anodized, sandblasted-texture chassis (Lunar White or Space Gray) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FHD IR webcam |
| Biometrics | None | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | GIGABYTE AERO X16 EG64H (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home or Pro (depending on SKU) |
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