Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
68Performance40
56.4Display29.8
86.7Battery66.7
20Portability82
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+28) and display (+27). ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 20
- 54% lower weight: 1.28 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 46% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $850 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| 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 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,552Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,279Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.28 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 14.9 mm+46% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x 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 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Windows Hello IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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