Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11)
68Performance45.9
56.4Display34
86.7Battery86.7
20Portability75.5
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 57.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+22) and performance (+22). Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) 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 Neo 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 46
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 34
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 20
- 51% lower weight: 1.36 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS (touchscreen option) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+43% | 367 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,452Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,635Top 38% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.36 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 18 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, charging), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 3.5mm headphone/speaker jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 (Qualcomm FastConnect 7800) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1440p QHD IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR camera (Windows Hello face recognition) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (ARM64) |
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