Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
68Performance65.6
56.4Display55.5
86.7Battery98.7
20Portability20
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12). 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 storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 10% lower weight: 2.8 kg vs 3.1 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $3,500
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 87
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
- 10% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| 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 (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,127Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,220Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh+10% |
| Charging | — | 400 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg+10% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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