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If you prioritize performance for intensive engineering tasks or gaming, the Acer Predator Helios 16 with its newer and more powerful processor and graphics card could be a better choice, and it also provides a higher resolution display. However, it is typically somewhat less expensive and has better battery life for typical use compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17G. On the other hand, the Aorus 17G offers a larger screen size, which could be beneficial for productivity, and its keyboard is noted to be of higher quality. Yet, you would compromise on storage space and overall performance, particularly for 3D rendering and machine learning applications, and it comes at a higher price point. Both laptops are suitable for intensive gaming and have a comparable weight and overall build quality. 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
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.0
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 stands out for general use due to its solid CPU and ample RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking, along with a high-quality screen that offers excellent resolution and vibrant colors, providing a pleasing visual experience. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, though slightly less portable due to its larger screen and marginally heavier weight, also provides a strong CPU and sufficient RAM for general tasks, complemented by a high refresh rate screen, making it particularly appealing for users who enjoy fluid visuals and gaming on the side.
Gaming and AI
8.5
7.5
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks with its powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, ensuring smooth visuals in fast-paced games. In contrast, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while also good for gaming with its Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card, offers an even higher 300Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth gameplay, but with a less powerful GPU, the overall performance in highly demanding games and 3D applications may slightly trail behind the Acer.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Acer Predator Helios 16, with its superior GPU and higher screen resolution, offers enhanced performance and visual clarity for complex engineering and design tasks, compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, which has a less powerful GPU and lower screen resolution. Although the Aorus 17G has a larger screen and marginally better battery capacity, the Helios 16's more recent CPU and better GPU provide a more robust and future-proof experience for demanding applications.
Content Creation
8.2
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for content creation, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
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
7.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for software development, though the Acer Predator Helios 16 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Predator Helios 16 likely offers a rich visual experience due to a high-resolution display with strong brightness levels, making it very suitable for daily tasks and media consumption. In engineering and design, this laptop's ability to cover a wide range of colors is essential, and the Helios 16 excels here, offering accurate color representation for professionals. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D work, where fluid motion and quick screen updates are crucial, providing an area where the device does not excel.
Cost
$1,301
$2,329
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a price of $1,301 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 16 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,301 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.88" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 498 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
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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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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