Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
68Performance26.6
56.4Display30.2
86.7Battery21.3
20Portability66.3
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+65) and performance (+41). Dell 15 (DC15250) 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 27
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 21
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 20
- 42% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 32% lower thickness: 19 mm vs 27.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+110% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+120% | 41 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.62 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 19 mm+32% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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