Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 12
68Performance30.7
56.4Display26.5
86.7Battery—
20Portability83.2
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and display (+30). Framework Laptop 12 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 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 20
- 54% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.8 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+31% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+32% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | — |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.3 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | — |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 / Linux |
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