Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs HP OMEN 16 (2025)
68Performance57.1
56.4Display41.5
86.7Battery77.3
20Portability33.3
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — HP OMEN 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 53.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+15) and performance (+11). HP OMEN 16 (2025) 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 57
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 77
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN 16 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 20
- 13% lower weight: 2.43 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+32% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+33% | 24 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2 SODIMM slots) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.43 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 25.4 mm+9% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4), 1x USB-A (10Gbps), 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p webcam with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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