Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
61.6Performance50.5
73.3Display35.7
44.8Battery53.3
23Portability35
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and performance (+11). MSI Sword 16 HX B14V 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 51
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 36
- 221% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 312 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 74% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 35 vs 23
- 15% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+74% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+221% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| 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 Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+5%Top 25% | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+23%Top 18% | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+38% | 65 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+65% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.3 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 27.7 mm+4% |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1, 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 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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