Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
68Performance58.3
56.4Display55.5
86.7Battery86.7
20Portability58.5
1 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 wins this laptop face-off, 63.9 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39). 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 performance score: 68 vs 58
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,800
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605
- Stronger portability score: 59 vs 20
- 38% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 30% lower weight: 1.95 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | OLED (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 Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 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) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,885Top 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,183Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.95 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 17.4 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | CNC-machined aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio |
| 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 face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2025) GU605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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