Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
61.8chipPerformance71.8
56.4Display78.4
86.7Battery48.6
20Portability20
1 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) scores 58.4 against 59 for ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 49
- 10% lower thickness: 27.9 mm vs 30.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $4,300
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635
- Stronger performance score: 72 vs 62
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 56
- 128% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 526 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits | 1,200 nits+128% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7, 175W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,072Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,902Top 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 6.5 h |
| Charging | — | 380 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.8 kg |
| 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 SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (DisplayPort, power delivery), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 2.5G LAN (RJ45), 3.5mm combo 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 with IR |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR camera for Windows Hello face login |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025) G635 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home or Pro |
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