Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
61.6Performance41.2
73.3Display34.8
44.8Battery38
23Portability39.4
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+39) and performance (+20). MSI Katana A15 AI B8V 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 35
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 38
- 250% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 286 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
- 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
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+250% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+24%Top 25% | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+55%Top 18% | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+65% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort), 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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