Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
59.9chipPerformance69.6
94.2Graphics100
73.3Displayspec-based54.7
44.8Batteryspec-based45.9
23Portabilityspec-based24.2
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)6 spec wins — MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 58.6 against 58.7 for MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW edges ahead in performance and graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% higher charging: 330 W vs 280 W
- 15% higher Web browsing endurance: 5.5 h vs 4.8 h
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $4,200
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 60
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 94
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 33% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 18,823
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | Mini-LED (IPS-level, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 150W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5 SO-DIMM (2 slots, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,066Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,607Top 13% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 18,823Top 20% | 25,090+33%Top 1% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h+15% | 4.8 h |
| Charging | 330 W+18% | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg+7% | 2.89 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 23.9 mm+17% |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| 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), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x 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 | Fingerprint reader, IR webcam |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Stealth 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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