Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
68Performance42.9
56.4Display31.8
86.7Battery52
20Portability61.4
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and performance (+25). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 43
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- Stronger portability score: 61 vs 20
- 39% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 33% lower weight: 1.87 kg vs 2.8 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| 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 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,763Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.87 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 17 mm+39% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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