Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W
61.6Performance66.6
73.3Display55.1
44.8Battery54.6
23Portability26
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)6 spec wins — MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 53.9 against 53.8 for MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 55
- 105% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 487 nits
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $4,099
Reasons to pick the MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W
- Stronger performance score: 67 vs 62
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 26 vs 23
- 44% higher Web browsing endurance: 7.9 h vs 5.5 h
- 21% higher charging: 400 W vs 330 W
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+4% | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+105% | 487 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 128GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots, one PCIe 5.0 compatible) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 23% | 3,149+6%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 17% | 20,699+11%Top 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 92 Wh+2% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 7.9 h+44% |
| Charging | 330 W | 400 W+21% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.6 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 29 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic base and keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5G Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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