Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
68Performance37.8
56.4Display41.6
86.7Battery66.7
20Portability74
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)3 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+30) and battery (+20). ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) 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 38
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 20
- 46% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 43% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 526 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | OLED, glossy, non-touch (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 600) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits | 600 nits+14% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,173Bottom 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,273Bottom 20% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | — | 90 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.5 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 15.9 mm+43% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4 (DisplayPort/PD), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Windows Hello IR face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED (S5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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