Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
61.6Performance37.4
73.3Display48
44.8Battery38
23Portability50.2
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and performance (+24). MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V 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 37
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 38
- 175% higher charging: 330 W vs 120 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 23
- 27% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 22.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+74% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 |
| 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) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+40%Top 25% | 2,130Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+65%Top 18% | 11,296Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+175% | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.98 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 22.9 mm+21% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum cover, translucent chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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