Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)
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
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.4 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS-level touchscreen (ROG Nebula, Gorilla Glass 5 with DXC coating) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+33% | 180 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | AMD Radeon 8060S |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,978Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,269Top 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.2 kg+57% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 14.9 mm+46% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | CNC-milled aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 5MP IR front camera, 13MP rear camera |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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