Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Dell XPS 16 (9640)
68Performance42.4
56.4Display38.4
86.7Battery99.3
20Portability51.3
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)4 spec wins — Dell XPS 16 (9640)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 55.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+26) and display (+18). Dell XPS 16 (9640) 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 38
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $1,899
Reasons to pick the Dell XPS 16 (9640)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 20
- 33% lower thickness: 18.7 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 24% lower weight: 2.13 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16.3 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS (4K OLED touch 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Arc (RTX 4050/4060/4070 optional) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,418Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,656Top 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Charging | — | 130 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.13 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 18.7 mm+33% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Dell XPS 16 (9640) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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