Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
61.6Performance41.5
73.3Display24.9
44.8Battery79.8
23Portability76
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)4 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and performance (+20). LG Gram 17 (2025) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 25
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 317% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 186% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 350 nits
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 23
- 191% higher Web browsing endurance: 16 h vs 5.5 h
- 50% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 17.8 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17 ″+6% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+317% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+186% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+13% | 2,640 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+74% | 10,700 |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+17% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 16 h+191% |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.35 kg+50% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 17.8 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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