Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
68Performance45.1
56.4Display33.9
86.7Battery66.7
20Portability34
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and display (+23). MSI Katana 15 HX B14W 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 45
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 105% higher Peak brightness: 526 nits vs 257 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Katana 15 HX B14W
- Stronger portability score: 34 vs 20
- 14% lower weight: 2.4 kg vs 2.8 kg
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+105% | 257 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 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 Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,786Top 45% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 13,048Bottom 47% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | — | 240 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.4 kg+14% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 25.5 mm+8% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 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 | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana 15 HX B14W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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