Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
61.6Performance66.1
73.3Display35.1
44.8Battery44.6
23Portability68.1
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)5 spec wins — HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 53.9 against 54 for HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 edges ahead in portability and performance, 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
- 21% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 75 Wh
Reasons to pick the HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 62
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 23
- 300% higher RAM: 128 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 41% lower weight: 1.6 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED (touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+150% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 128 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+8%Top 23% | 2,756Bottom 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+10%Top 17% | 16,855Top 27% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+21% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 7 h+27% |
| Charging | 330 W+136% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.6 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 18.1 mm+37% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 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 10Gbps (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (charging), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack, security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP camera with IR sensor |
| Biometrics | None | IR face recognition (Windows Hello) and fingerprint reader in the power button |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HP ZBook Ultra G1a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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