Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
68Performance62.7
56.4Display55
86.7Battery86.7
20Portability50.3
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 63.8 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+30). 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 63
- 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 F16 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 20
- 36% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 21% lower weight: 2.2 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB, 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 F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX (24C/24T, up to 5.4GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 115W (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+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Charging | — | 280 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.2 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 17.9 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum lid, MIL-STD-810H tested |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery / G-SYNC), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR camera with Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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