Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
68Performance63.4
56.4Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
20Portability24.5
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)1 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) scores 60.6 against 59.5 for ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025). 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 63
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 10% lower thickness: 27.9 mm vs 30.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 25 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) |
| 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 M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,012Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,535Top 23% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 380 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.65 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm+10% | 30.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (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 Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 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) | 1080p FHD + IR |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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