Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
59.9chipPerformancechip60.9
94.2Graphicschip72.8
73.3Displayspec-based38.4
44.8Batteryspec-based44
23Portabilityspec-based88.5
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 58.6 against 58.6 for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger graphics score: 94 vs 73
- 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
- 55% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 58 Wh
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 64% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED |
| 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) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-9600 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 / 5.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 18,823Top 20% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 0.98 kg+64% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 16.9 mm+42% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber (top), magnesium (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 10MP IR camera (ultrawide) with ToF sensor and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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