Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
61.6Performance41
73.3Display38.4
44.8Battery50.8
23Portability87.9
9 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in display (+35) and performance (+21). Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 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 38
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 23
- 60% lower thickness: 11.6 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 54% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+11%Top 25% | 2,696Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+68%Top 18% | 11,045Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+43% | 63 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.23 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 11.6 mm+60% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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