Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
68Performance41.5
56.4Display23.3
86.7Battery65.7
20Portability56.6
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and performance (+27). Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 66
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 20
- 32% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 31% lower weight: 1.94 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS (QHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+75% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (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 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.94 kg+31% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 19.1 mm+32% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell Inspiron 16 Plus (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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