Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
68Performance51.1
56.4Display31.8
86.7Battery94.7
20Portability32.7
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 52.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and performance (+17). Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) 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 51
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 526 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 20
- 18% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,150 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+75% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (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 (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,699Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,815Top 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh+7% |
| Charging | — | 180 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.57 kg+8% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 22.7 mm+18% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Anodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (one with DisplayPort 1.4, one with Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 720p |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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