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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize performance for activities like gaming or heavy multitasking, the Acer Nitro 16, equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 4070, may serve you better, but it comes at a higher cost. On the other hand, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a balanced package with an Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050, which should be sufficient for general use and some gaming at a more attractive price point. Both laptops have similar battery sizes and high refresh rate displays, but consider that higher-end components in the Nitro can lead to shorter battery life under intensive use. Decide based on whether your usage demands top-tier performance or if a more budget-friendly yet capable alternative meets your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Nitro 16
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has no clear advantages over the Acer Nitro 16.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3
7.8
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
494.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
373.0 nits
The Acer Nitro 16 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 16 likely boasts a panel with high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, but its lower refresh rate may not appeal to gamers who need smoother visuals. Conversely, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16's good screen quality suggests a balance, with acceptable color accuracy for professionals and adequate resolution, but again it falls short for gaming due to a lesser focus on high refresh rates. Both laptops appear to prioritize screen attributes aimed at productivity and visual clarity over gaming-centric features like fast refresh rates, which are crucial for a fluid and responsive gaming experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Nitro 16 has 9 hours of battery life. The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$1,275
$799
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Nitro 16 has a price of $1,275 and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 costs $799.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
494.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
373.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Nitro 16, with a capable AMD Ryzen processor and RTX graphics, is well-suited for general use, offering ample RAM and storage, a quality screen, and a balance of performance and battery life suitable for everyday tasks while maintaining portability. On the other hand, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 includes an Intel processor with similar capabilities as well as a high-quality screen and a slightly better portability factor, making it equally adept for general use, with both models having good keyboard and speaker quality, but you can expect both to have considerable operating noise and heat when pushed.
Gaming and AI
8.0
7.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Nitro 16 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good.
The Acer Nitro 16 is very good for gaming and 3D tasks due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher resolution screen, providing crisper visuals and smoother gameplay with fast screen refresh rates. Conversely, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, while still good for these purposes, has a less powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a lower resolution screen, which means it may not handle the most demanding tasks as well but might be a more cost-effective option.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.3
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Acer Nitro 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Nitro 16 boasts a more powerful GPU and higher screen resolution providing better performance and visual clarity for engineering and design applications compared to the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, which though has a capable CPU and GPU, offers a lower screen resolution and less impressive visual experience. Both laptops have ample RAM for multitasking and similar battery life, but the Nitro improves on color space coverage and screen brightness, affecting the accuracy and quality of visual work while the Helios Neo prioritizes portability and has more physical connectivity options.
Content Creation
7.8
7.7
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Nitro 16 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
7.5
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Nitro 16 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Acer Nitro 16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Nitro 16 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Nitro 16 and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Nitro 16 | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,275 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.1'' | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.95 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.18" | 14.2" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11.02" | 11" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel i5-13500HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 494 nits | 373 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Acer Nitro 16
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Sascha Mölck | June 2023
"Video editing, rendering and, of course, gaming represent the Nitro 16's core competencies with a Ryzen 7 7735HS and GeForce RTX 4070 providing the necessary power. Both chips run at consistently high clock speeds. A fast PCIe 4 SSD (1 TB) provides the required storage space and ensures short loading times. With the Nitro 16 AN16-41, Acer has a well-specced, mid-range gaming laptop in its portfolio."
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 sacrifices portability and a truly budget price in the name of additional power. While remaining relatively budget-friendly, this gaming laptop packs serious processing chops, and Acer optimizes its internals to deliver respectable 1080p (or 1200p) gameplay from an RTX 4050. Its keyboard and chassis design won't win it any awards, but its display is a cut above for the price."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
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