Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
VS
68Performance38.7
56.4Display29.8
86.7Battery94.7
20Portability80.1
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and display (+27). Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) 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 39
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 30
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 87
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 20
- 56% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 17.5 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+23% | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | PixelSense LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (6-core) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+700% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | UFS (removable) |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | — |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.23 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 17.5 mm+37% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C/USB 3.2, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (8th Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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