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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and HP Omen 16 are both capable laptops, and choosing between them depends on your priorities. The Acer has a higher-resolution and faster screen, which can be essential for a smoother visual experience in gaming or video editing. It also includes a more powerful graphics card, making it a better fit for more demanding gaming and creative tasks. On the other hand, the HP Omen 16 usually costs less, making it a more budget-friendly option while still offering solid performance for most tasks. However, its screen resolution is lower than the Acer's, and it also has a less powerful graphics card, which could affect gaming and intensive graphical tasks. Both laptops are roughly the same size and weight, so portability is comparable. Consider the Acer if you need top-of-the-line graphics and display capabilities and don't mind the higher cost. If you are looking for a more affordable option that still delivers good performance, the HP Omen could be the right choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
8.0
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and HP Omen 16 are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Acer Predator Helios 16 is somewhat better.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is highly suited for gaming and 3D because it has a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, which provides smoother graphics in fast-paced scenes, alongside good CPU performance. In contrast, the HP Omen 16 also excels with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU that handles demanding graphics well and a respectable 165Hz refresh rate, though its lower screen pixel density indicates less sharpness compared to the Acer.
Screen Quality
8.8
7.6
16.0in
SIZE
16.1in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the HP Omen 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the Acer Predator Helios 16 boasts a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, ensuring crisp and clear visuals. The HP Omen 16 offers a similarly good display quality but may have slightly lower brightness, which is less critical for engineering and design where the Predator excels again due to its wider color gamut coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short with poorer refresh rates, which could lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes.
Cost
$1,236
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a price of $1,236 and the HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 to be very good for general use, while the HP Omen 16 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and HP Omen 16 both come equipped with powerful CPUs and ample RAM for smooth multitasking and general use, but the Helios offers a higher resolution and refresh rate screen that provides better visual quality, which is great for media consumption and precise work. However, the HP Omen 16 is slightly more portable due to being lighter and having a marginally better battery life, making it a good choice for those who need to move around more with their laptop.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.4
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and HP Omen 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 excels in engineering and design due to its high-quality screen with superior resolution and color accuracy, along with robust processing power from its CPU and GPU, and ample RAM for complex tasks. Conversely, the HP Omen 16 offers similar CPU and GPU performance in a slightly more portable package with a high-quality keyboard and less operating noise, but it has a lower resolution display with less color coverage, which may impact detailed visual work.
Content Creation
8.2
7.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 to be very good for content creation, while the HP Omen 16 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
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and HP Omen 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.
Battery
6.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 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
16.1in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The HP Omen 16 and Acer Predator Helios 16 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 HP Omen 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 HP Omen 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 16 | HP Omen 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,236 | $1,100 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1'' | 14.5'' x 10.2'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 14.53" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.88" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
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 | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16.1" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 498 nits | 338 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
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."
HP Omen 16
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Christian Hintze | October 2021
"The Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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