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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
60.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
63.2Inno Score
68Performance65.8
56.4Display46.9
86.7Battery60
20Portability84.4
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)

InnoReviews verdict

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.2 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+64). Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (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 display score: 56 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 60
  • 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 180 Hz
  • 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
  • Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,200

Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)

  • Stronger portability score: 84 vs 20
  • 57% lower weight: 1.2 kg vs 2.8 kg
  • 46% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 27.9 mm

Display

Display comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
Screen size16 ″+19%13.4 ″
Panel typeIPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC)IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating)
Resolution2560x16002560x1600
Refresh rate240 Hz+33%180 Hz
Peak brightness526 nits+5%500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
ProcessorIntel Core i9-14900HXAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W)AMD Radeon 8060S
RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered)
Storage2,048 GB+100%1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0)M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,978Top 41%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—21,269Top 14%

Battery

Battery comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
Capacity90 Wh+29%70 Wh
Charging—200 W

Design

Design comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
Weight2.8 kg1.2 kg+57%
Thickness27.9 mm14.9 mm+46%
MaterialAluminum lid, plastic baseCNC-milled aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
Ports2x 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 jack2x USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm audio jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth5.35.4
Webcam720p (1080p optional)5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera
BiometricsNo fingerprint readerIR face (Windows Hello)

Software

Software comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11 Home

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