Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
68Performance50.5
56.4Display35.7
86.7Battery53.3
20Portability35
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+21). MSI Sword 16 HX B14V 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 51
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 53
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger portability score: 35 vs 20
- 18% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+69% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| 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 Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+38% | 65 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.3 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 27.7 mm+1% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1, 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 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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