Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
68Performance41
56.4Display38.4
86.7Battery50.8
20Portability87.9
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and performance (+27). Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 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 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 51
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 20
- 58% lower thickness: 11.6 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 56% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-package) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,696Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,045Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+43% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.23 kg+56% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 11.6 mm+58% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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