Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
68Performance44
56.4Display35.3
86.7Battery36.7
20Portability72.7
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 45.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+50) and performance (+24). ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) 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 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 37
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 20
- 46% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 39% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch (100% sRGB) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+75% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core 7 Processor 350 (6-core, up to 4.8GHz, 17 TOPS NPU) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (onboard, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+71% | 53 Wh |
| Charging | — | 48 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.5 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 16.9 mm+39% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | All-metal chassis, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability testing |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-C (DisplayPort/Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 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) | 1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello support |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Windows Hello IR camera (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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