Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
61.6Performance45.1
73.3Display33.9
44.8Battery66.7
23Portability34
9 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+39) and performance (+17). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W 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 45
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 34
- 289% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 257 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 34 vs 23
- 12% lower thickness: 25.5 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 11% lower weight: 2.4 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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+289% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 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 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+7%Top 25% | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+43%Top 18% | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+38% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.4 kg+11% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 25.5 mm+12% |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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