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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

WINNER
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
60.6Inno Score
VS
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
53Inno Score
68Performance50.9
56.4Display38.4
86.7Battery50.9
20Portability80
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

InnoReviews verdict

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 53, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and display (+18). Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) 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 51
  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
  • Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB

Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

  • Stronger portability score: 80 vs 20
  • 54% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.8 kg
  • 43% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 27.9 mm

Display

Display comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Screen size16 ″+19%13.5 ″
Panel typeIPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC)IPS (matte)
Resolution2560x16002880x1920
Refresh rate240 Hz+100%120 Hz
Peak brightness526 nits+5%500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
ProcessorIntel Core i9-14900HXAMD Ryzen AI 7 350
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W)AMD Radeon 860M
RAM32 GB32 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage2,048 GB+100%1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,790Bottom 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—13,100Bottom 41%

Battery

Battery comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Capacity90 Wh+48%61 Wh
Web browsing endurance—10 h
Charging—60 W

Design

Design comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Weight2.8 kg1.3 kg+54%
Thickness27.9 mm15.9 mm+43%
MaterialAluminum lid, plastic baseAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Ports2x 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 jack4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer)Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Webcam720p (1080p optional)1080p with privacy switches
BiometricsNo fingerprint readerFingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Operating systemWindows 11Windows 11

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