Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
68Performance51.6
56.4Display38.4
86.7Battery70.7
20Portability79.4
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 57.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+18) and performance (+16). ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) 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 52
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 71
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 20
- 57% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 46% lower weight: 1.5 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on board) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 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 S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,817Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,363Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+15% | 78 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.5 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 11.9 mm+57% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, display/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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