Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15
61.6Performance40.5
73.3Display33.6
44.8Battery29
23Portability39.4
9 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 36.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+40) and performance (+21). MSI Katana 15 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 41
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 29
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 250 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 23
- 17% lower weight: 2.25 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 24.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+74% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+300% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i7-13620H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+23% | 2,430 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+63% | 11,400 |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h+10% | 5 h |
| Charging | 330 W+83% | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.25 kg+17% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 24.9 mm+14% |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Gen 2 (DP), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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