Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
61.5chipPerformancechip56.3
85.9Graphics77.2
56.4Displayspec-based55
86.7Batteryspec-based76
20Portabilityspec-based54
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) scores 61.9 against 62.2 for MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 56
- Stronger graphics score: 86 vs 77
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 53% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 12,516 vs 8,204
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV
- 38% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 25% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS-level (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 12,516+53%Top 48% | 8,204Bottom 7% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+10% | 82 Wh |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.1 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 17.4 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, PD 3.1), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p FHD IR |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader, IR camera |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI SummitPro 16 AI A2HV |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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