Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (2026)
68Performance58.6
56.4Display38.4
86.7Battery60
20Portability78.6
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (2026)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+27) and display (+18). Dell XPS 14 (2026) 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 59
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 60
- 105% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,050
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (2026)
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 20
- 51% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 45% lower thickness: 15.2 mm vs 27.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra X7 358H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Arc B390 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+105% | 1,000 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 XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,927Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,121Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.38 kg+51% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 15.2 mm+45% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | CNC machined aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 8MP (1440p video) + IR camera |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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