Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Dell 14 (DC14250)
68Performance44
56.4Display23.3
86.7Battery38.7
20Portability68.2
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+48) and display (+33). Dell 14 (DC14250) 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 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 39
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 20
- 44% lower weight: 1.56 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 32% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS (WVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+75% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+67% | 54 Wh |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.56 kg+44% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 18.9 mm+32% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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