Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
68Performance41.4
56.4Display31.8
86.7Battery65
20Portability71.1
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+27) and display (+25). Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) 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 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 65
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 Plus (DB14250)
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 20
- 45% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 39% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS (anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+75% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| 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 (QLC) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,728Top 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,085Bottom 17% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13.4 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.55 kg+45% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 17 mm+39% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palmrest and bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p + IR, privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 14 Plus (DB14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
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