Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
61.6Performance60.6
73.3Display35.1
44.8Battery60
23Portability59.8
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)4 spec wins — HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 53.9 against 54 for HP ZBook 8 G1i 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 35
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
- 136% higher charging: 330 W vs 140 W
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 77 Wh
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook 8 G1i 14
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 60 vs 23
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 96% higher Web browsing endurance: 10.8 h vs 5.5 h
- 39% lower weight: 1.66 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,679 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (UWVA), anti-glare, 120Hz VRR |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+150% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA RTX 500 Ada Generation Laptop GPU (4GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM 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 ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+3%Top 23% | 2,905Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+16%Top 17% | 15,972Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+17% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 10.8 h+96% |
| Charging | 330 W+136% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.66 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 22.9 mm+21% |
| Material | Aluminum | Metal chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 20Gbps (Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack, optional smart card reader, optional nano-SIM slot, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE201; Wi-Fi 6E AX211 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 (5.3 on Wi-Fi 6E configurations) |
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP camera (IR camera optional) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (optional) and optional IR face recognition (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook 8 G1i 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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