Acer Predator Helios Neo 16vsAORUS 16X

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Acer
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
Predator Helios Neo 16

Quick Stats

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16's performance is its standout feature, ideal for developers and creative professionals.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16's build quality is mostly plastic, yet still respectable at this price point.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16's display boasts exceptional brightness, color accuracy, and a 165Hz G-Sync refresh rate.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 boasts an impressive array of IO options and display features.
AORUS
AORUS 16X
16X

Quick Stats

The AORUS 16X delivers solid and consistent performance suitable for mixed-use scenarios and everyday tasks effectively.
The Gigabyte AORUS 16X has surprisingly light build quality, weighing just 5.07 lbs despite sturdy construction.
The Gigabyte AORUS 16X boasts an excellent display with a 165Hz refresh rate and over 500 nits brightness.
The AORUS 16X features a powerful Nvidia RTX 470 GPU with up to 140W boost capability.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
Winner
#112
AORUS 16X
#116
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
#257
Winner
AORUS 16X
#453
Display
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
#165
AORUS 16X
#58
Winner
Performance
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
#2
Winner
AORUS 16X
#113
Build
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
#397
Winner
AORUS 16X
#442
Features
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
#193
Winner
AORUS 16X
#220

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Acer Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
AORUS AORUS 16X
up to 68GB
up to 64GB
up to 8192GB SSD
up to 2000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16

Strengths

This laptop has very good display, gets really bright over 500 nits of brightness, with good color gamut and accuracy.
It has tons of I/O to utilize, including full-size Ethernet Jack, USB-A ports, micro SD slot, headphone jack, and two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports.
The battery life is pretty good, lasting 6 hours and 58 minutes before needing a charge.
Performance-wise, it trades blows with the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, making it suitable for developers, Creative applications, and 3D artists.
Acer did a better job with fan tuning, keeping them lower compared to previous products in Performance or Balanced mode.
The keyboard and DAC never got too hot, and the CPU temps stayed in the 70s after intense usage.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

AORUS 16X

Strengths

The design is pretty cool with a unique blue color that shines differently depending on the light
The laptop weighs only 5.07 lbs, which is not too heavy to take to school or work
The Intel i7-14650 HX CPU provides faster performance compared to most Meteor Lake processors
The Nvidia RTX 470 GPU can handle gaming at high resolutions with ease
The heat management is good, with no issues of hot keyboards or CPUs
The battery life is impressive, lasting up to 8 hours on a single charge
The laptop has upgradeable RAM and storage options, making it easy to customize

Weaknesses

The software features, specifically the Gigabyte Control Center, are somewhat lacking
The speakers are not great, producing only 53-55 dB of sound even on high settings
The fan noise can get quite loud when running in Turbo mode
The single core clock speeds may not be as impressive as other Meteor Lake processors
The multi-core speeds are good, but not necessarily better than the competition
The RTX 470 GPU's boost clock speed is slightly lower than expected
The price of $1949 may be on the higher side compared to competitors
Read Full Reviews

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16: a laptop with an impressively long name that belies its impressive specs. This behemoth of a device boasts a powerful RTX 4060 GPU, up to 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, all packed into a sturdy yet chunky chassis weighing in at 5.73 pounds. But does its performance live up to the hype?

AORUS 16X

The Gigabyte AORUS 16X is a laptop that packs a punch without breaking the bank. This upper-midrange device boasts a 14th Gen processor, 32GB of RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 470 GPU. With its sleek design and unique color scheme, it's sure to turn heads. But what truly sets it apart is its performance, which rivals higher-end gaming laptops. Is the AORUS 16X worth considering? Read on to find out.

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