Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
61.6Performance51.8
73.3Display100
44.8Battery66.3
23Portability92.2
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 74.3 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+69) and display (+27). 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 performance score: 62 vs 52
- 136% higher charging: 330 W vs 140 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 33% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 24 GB
- 20% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 75 Wh
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)
- Stronger display score: 100 vs 73
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 23
- 75% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | Dual-layer foldable OLED (LTPO, UTG glass, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3296x2472 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,600 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | HiSilicon Kirin X90 Plus (28W TDP) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 24% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+136% | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.16 kg+57% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 7.3 mm+75% |
| Material | Aluminum | Vegan leather rear panel; zirconium-based liquid metal hinge |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (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 | 2x USB-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 8MP front-facing |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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