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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is less expensive and offers a high-performance CPU and GPU suitable for intensive tasks and gaming. It features a larger and higher-resolution 16:10 display, conducive to productivity tasks and media consumption. However, it's heavier and possibly has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, while more costly, provides a unique water cooling system for potentially better thermal performance, is lighter, making it more portable, and it also has a high-performance GPU. It's more suitable for those who prioritize portability, innovative cooling solutions, and are willing to invest more in their device. Both laptops run on Windows 11 Home and offer similar storage and memory. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16
- The Acer Predator Helios 16 has no clear advantages over the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R.
Advantages of the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R
- Very good for software development
- Good portability
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.8
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, the Acer Predator Helios 16 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R both offer high resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp images and ease of use in various lighting conditions, while the type of panel used delivers wide viewing angles and strong color reproduction. In engineering and design, where precise color accuracy is critical, these laptops have excellent coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, lending to detailed and accurate visual work. However, for gaming and 3D tasks where smooth motion is key, their poorer refresh rates may lead to less fluid visuals, making them less ideal for fast-paced interactive content.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,236
$2,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a price of $1,236 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R costs $2,400.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
8.3
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Acer Predator Helios 16 are both very good for general use.
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R is rated higher for general use compared to the Acer Predator Helios 16 due to its superior portability, considering it's lighter and has a slightly higher portability score, and its slightly better-rated keyboard quality. Both laptops have a similar battery life, screen quality, CPU, and RAM, which are very important for general use, but the Mech-15 G3R also has an advantage in speaker and heat management, which, while lesser concerns, contribute to its very good rating for general use.
Gaming and AI
8.5
8.7
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Acer Predator Helios 16 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is superb for gaming and 3D tasks because it is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, which ensure smooth and vivid graphics. On the other hand, the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R also excels in gaming and 3D work with a capable Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a similar 240Hz refresh rate, offering high-quality visual performance, though the GPU is a step behind the Acer's.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.7
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Acer Predator Helios 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 stands out for engineering and design use due to a superior GPU and a larger, brighter screen with higher color accuracy, which benefits detailed visual work. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R, while also good for engineering with a strong CPU and GPU, excels in portability with a lighter weight, and it has a very high-quality keyboard that might be preferred by users who type extensively.
Content Creation
8.2
8.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Acer Predator Helios 16 are both very 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
7.9
8.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R to be very good for software development, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 is good.
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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R has 6.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R and Acer Predator Helios 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 Predator Helios 16 and the Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 16 | Eluktronics Mech-15 G3R |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,236 | $2,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1'' | 14.2'' x 10'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.88" | 10.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 94 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 498 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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."
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Aaron Ritchie | September 2022
"Everything considered, the XMG Neo 15 (Mech-15 G3R) with RTX 3070 Ti is a great gaming performer. The combination of the Ti graphics card with the new Intel 12th gen CPU is enough to go toe-to-toe, and even slightly pull ahead of the RTX 3080 in most titles, though on games with Ray-Tracing enabled, particularly with graphics set to the maximum and on higher resolutions, the additional VRAM of the RTX 3080 makes a big impact, and the 8GB RTX 3070 Ti machine simply can’t compete, even with the more powerful processor."
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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 Eluktronics
Eluktronics is a relatively new American gaming laptop company, founded in 2011. They are a reseller for the Taiwanese brand Clevo, who manufacture laptops exclusively and ship them to resellers like Eluktronics who customize them. Eluktronics laptops generally have great hardware specifications for the money, including the CPU, GPU, and RAM. They also feature a relatively clean design by gaming laptop standards, with few logos and discreet colors.
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