Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
68Performance61.1
56.4Display44.9
86.7Battery78.5
20Portability75.9
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)4 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+56). Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (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 61
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 79
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 21% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 74 Wh
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 20
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 49% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 43% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 700 nits vs 526 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+19% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits | 700 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,952Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,965Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+21% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | — | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.44 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 15.9 mm+43% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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