Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
68Performance64.7
56.4Display55.5
86.7Battery77.3
20Portability23.6
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)1 spec wins — HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 57.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+9) and performance (+3). HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) 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 65
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 77
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000)
- Stronger portability score: 24 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2 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 M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,097Top 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 19,822Top 15% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+8% | 83 Wh |
| Charging | — | 330 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.68 kg+4% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum lid and base, plastic keyboard deck |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 (Wi-Fi 6E on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 (5.3 with Wi-Fi 6E) |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p IR (HP True Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | HP OMEN MAX 16 (16-ah0000) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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