Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
68Performance68
56.4Display55
86.7Battery50.7
20Portability38.2
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 55.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and display (+1). ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) 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 battery score: 87 vs 51
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 43% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 63 Wh
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 38 vs 20
- 21% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+43% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | — | 150 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.2 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 26.9 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 720p HD camera |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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