Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Alienware m16 R2
68Performance42.1
56.4Display49
86.7Battery86.7
20Portability30.4
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Alienware m16 R2
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and display (+7). Alienware m16 R2 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 49
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 75% higher Peak brightness: 526 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Alienware m16 R2
- Stronger portability score: 30 vs 20
- 16% lower thickness: 23.5 mm vs 27.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+75% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 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 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,383Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,670Bottom 42% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.61 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 23.5 mm+16% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W PD), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, microSD, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Alienware m16 R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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