Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
68Performance37.4
56.4Display48
86.7Battery38
20Portability50.2
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 42.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and performance (+31). MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V 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 37
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 38
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V
- Stronger portability score: 50 vs 20
- 29% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 22.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS-level |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 |
| 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) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,130Bottom 2% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,296Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 120 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.98 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 22.9 mm+18% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum cover, translucent chassis |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 Gen2 (DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, HDMI 2.1, RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Cyborg 15 AI A1V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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