Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
68Performance49.3
56.4Display55
86.7Battery86.7
20Portability42.5
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 57.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+19) and display (+1). ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (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 49
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 43 vs 20
- 21% lower thickness: 22.1 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 19% lower weight: 2.27 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS-level, anti-glare, G-Sync |
| 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 A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR6, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots, 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 (2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.27 kg+19% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 22.1 mm+21% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, G-SYNC; one with power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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