Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
68Performance41.2
56.4Display34.8
86.7Battery38
20Portability39.4
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Katana A15 AI B8V
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 38.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+49) and performance (+27). MSI Katana A15 AI B8V 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 41
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
- 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 Katana A15 AI B8V
- Stronger portability score: 39 vs 20
- 20% lower weight: 2.25 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 24.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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+84% | 286 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,399Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,015Bottom 28% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+68% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.25 kg+20% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 24.9 mm+11% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (DisplayPort), 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Katana A15 AI B8V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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