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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and faster refresh rates for smooth visuals in gaming and want a more premium build, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is a good option, although it is more expensive and has slightly lower battery life. However, if you prefer a balance of cost and performance with a higher resolution display, better color coverage for creative work, and a more portable design, the Acer Predator Helios 16 may be the better choice, despite a lower refresh rate and slightly reduced performance in intensive tasks compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17H. Both laptops are well-suited for engineering, 3D, machine learning, and intensive gaming, but the Aorus might offer an edge in performance while the Helios provides better display quality for creative tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16
- Very good for general use
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.8
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17H for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Predator Helios 16 excels due to its high-resolution display and brightness, making it easy to view in various lighting conditions, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H also offers a clear and bright display, but with slightly less resolution. In engineering and design, the Acer stands out with a wider color gamut that accurately represents a broader range of colors, which is essential for detailed and color-sensitive work, whereas the Gigabyte, while still good, offers a bit less color accuracy. However, for gaming and 3D, both the Acer and Gigabyte fall short because of their lower refresh rates which can lead to less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes, even though their resolutions and panel types are sufficient.
Cost
$1,236
$2,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a price of $1,236 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 to be very good for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H is good.
The Acer Predator Helios 16's higher screen resolution and slightly better portability with its lower weight make it suitable for general use, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H compensates with a larger screen and robust internals, despite its heavier weight and lower resolution, still ensuring high performance for general tasks. Both laptops offer substantial processing power, ample RAM, and quality IPS panels; however, battery life is moderate and they are bulky compared to ultra-portables, with the Aorus having a slight edge in battery capacity but falling behind on portability due to its larger size and weight.
Gaming and AI
8.5
8.7
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Acer Predator Helios 16 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 excels in gaming and 3D due to its high-refresh-rate screen and powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, enhancing smooth visuals and rendering performance. In comparison, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with its even higher screen refresh rate and more advanced Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU, offers superior fluidity in fast-paced games and more robust 3D processing capabilities.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is equipped with a high-performance CPU, impressive GPU, and superior screen quality for crisp visuals, making it a solid option for engineering and design tasks; although its portability and operating noise are fair, these are often secondary considerations for such workloads. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H offers a similar CPU performance but comes with an even more powerful GPU and larger screen size, which can be beneficial for detailed work, albeit it trades off with lower portability and a slightly lesser display pixel density.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
1.1in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 to have only fair portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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 17H compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Helios 16 | Gigabyte Aorus 17H |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,236 | $2,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.88" | 10.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i7-13700H | |
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 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 498 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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