Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Yoga Air 14 Aura
68Performance62.5
56.4Display58
86.7Battery84.8
20Portability92.5
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Yoga Air 14 Aura
InnoReviews verdict
Yoga Air 14 Aura wins this laptop face-off, 71.7 to 60.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+73) and display (+2). 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)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 63
- 105% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,000 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 29% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 70 Wh
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the Yoga Air 14 Aura
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 20
- 109% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 526 nits
- 65% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Yoga Air 14 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits | 1,100 nits+109% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Yoga Air 14 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (top config; also offered as Ultra X7 358H / Ultra5 338H / Ultra5 325) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+105% | 1,000 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Yoga Air 14 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+29% | 70 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 18 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Yoga Air 14 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 0.98 kg+65% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 13.9 mm+50% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Yoga Air 14 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| 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 / USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p FHD IR camera |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Yoga Air 14 Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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