Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs LG Gram 17 (2025)
68Performance41.5
56.4Display24.9
86.7Battery79.8
20Portability76
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)3 spec wins — LG Gram 17 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 52, pulling ahead mainly in display (+32) and performance (+27). LG Gram 17 (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 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 25
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 80
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $1,699
Reasons to pick the LG Gram 17 (2025)
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 20
- 52% lower weight: 1.35 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 17.8 mm vs 27.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 17 ″+6% |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+50% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,640Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,700Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+17% | 77 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.35 kg+52% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 17.8 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A, HDMI, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | LG Gram 17 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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