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Updated April 10, 2024·

If you need a laptop primarily for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the Acer Predator Helios 16, with its powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, excels in performance and is suitable for intensive gaming. However, it's quite heavy and has less battery life. On the other hand, if weight and battery life are your main concerns, and your tasks are more general use such as productivity and entertainment, the ASUS Zenbook Duo is significantly lighter and offers touch capability with a dual-screen setup, though it has less storage and the integrated GPU isn't suited for heavy graphical tasks. Both have high-quality displays, but the Acer has a higher refresh rate, which is better for fast-paced games. Consider the Acer if performance is key or ASUS if portability and innovative design are priorities. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)
  • Very good portability

Key differences

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16
Zenbook Duo (2024)
7.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) is good.

Gaming and AI

8.5
Predator Helios 16
Zenbook Duo (2024)
6.3
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16
Zenbook Duo (2024)
7.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) is good.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16
Zenbook Duo (2024)
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) is good.

Software Development

7.9
Predator Helios 16
Zenbook Duo (2024)
7.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) are both good for software development, though the Acer Predator Helios 16 is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

8.8
Predator Helios 16
Zenbook Duo (2024)
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16
Zenbook Duo (2024)
8.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16
Zenbook Duo (2024)
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,301
Predator Helios 16
Zenbook Duo (2024)
$1,500
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a price of $1,301 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) costs $1,500.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16
Zenbook Duo (2024)
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) and Acer Predator Helios 16 both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)
Acer Predator Helios 16ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)

GENERAL

Price
$1,301
$1,500
Release Date
March 1, 2023January 30, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1''12.3'' x 8.6'' x 0.78''
Weight
5.73 lbs3.64 lbs
Width
14.15"12.34"
Depth
10.88"8.58"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-13700HXIntel i7-1195G7
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours8.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh70 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
240Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
498 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.8/10
Portability Score
6.4/108/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/106.8/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/107/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
31
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Acer Predator Helios 16

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Samuel Horti | June 2023
"The Predator Helios 16 stacks up well against its closest competition in benchmark comparisons. The Acer Predator Helios 16 isn't perfect. It's bulky, its lid feels flimsy and some of its keys are just too damned small – but none of its problems are fatal, and it shines where it counts. The powerful graphics and processor combo are spot on for this price point, the fans stop it getting hot under pressure, and the display is as good as you’ll find under $2,500. It's simply one of the best laptops to play demanding games on."

ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)

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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."

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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.

About ASUS

ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.

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