Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
61.6Performance47.8
73.3Display41.6
44.8Battery54.2
23Portability53.8
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)4 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and performance (+14). MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio 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 48
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 42
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 600 nits
- 40% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,600 vs 13,300
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 23
- 31% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 27% higher Web browsing endurance: 7 h vs 5.5 h
- 26% lower weight: 1.99 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+67% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+22% | 2,450 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+40% | 13,300 |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 7 h+27% |
| Charging | 330 W+38% | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.99 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 20 mm+31% |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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