Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)
68Performance41.5
56.4Display30.8
86.7Battery52.4
20Portability80.8
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 48.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and performance (+27). Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
- 167% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 90 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 20
- 53% lower weight: 1.32 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 46% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,049 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+167% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+32% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+38% | 65 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.32 kg+53% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 14.9 mm+46% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1440p QHD + IR |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Acer Swift Go 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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