Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
61.6Performance64.7
73.3Display55.5
44.8Battery77.3
23Portability23.6
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)4 spec wins — HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
InnoReviews verdict
HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) wins this laptop face-off, 57.8 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+3). 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 56
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 45
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+4% | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 25% | 3,097+4%Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 18% | 19,822+7%Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W | 330 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.68 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 27.9 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and base, plastic keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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