Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 14 (9440)
68Performance39.9
56.4Display38.4
86.7Battery54.1
20Portability65.8
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Dell XPS 14 (9440)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 47.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+28). Dell XPS 14 (9440) 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 40
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 54
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 14 (9440)
- Stronger portability score: 66 vs 20
- 40% lower weight: 1.68 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 27.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+10% | 14.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS (3.2K OLED optional) |
| 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 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 |
| 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 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,330Bottom 6% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,600Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.68 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 18 mm+35% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 XPS 14 (9440) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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