Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
68Performance75.4
56.4Display59.7
86.7Battery99.9
20Portability20
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)5 spec wins — MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW wins this laptop face-off, 66.9 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+13) and performance (+7). Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) 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)
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 22% lower weight: 2.8 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 27.9 mm vs 32.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $6,380
Reasons to pick the MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 68
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 87
- 200% higher storage: 6,144 GB vs 2,048 GB
- 119% higher Peak brightness: 1,153 nits vs 526 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits | 1,153 nits+119% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 6,144 GB+200% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,088Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 22,104Top 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Charging | — | 400 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg+22% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm+13% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5GbE RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p IR with HDR |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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