Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
68Performance61.6
56.4Display55.5
86.7Battery94.7
20Portability20
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)1 spec wins — Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) scores 60.6 against 59.9 for Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 62
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 18% lower weight: 2.8 kg vs 3.4 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $3,200
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 (3 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,925Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,978Top 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Charging | — | 360 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg+18% | 3.4 kg |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm+2% | 28.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p or 4K (8MP) with IR |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Area-51 (AA16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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