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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios 16 offers high-end performance suitable for intensive gaming, machine learning, and engineering tasks due to its powerful Intel i7 processor and Nvidia RTX graphics. However, it's heavier and less portable, with a shorter battery life which makes it less ideal for on-the-go use. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop is much more affordable and lightweight, making it easy to carry around with longer battery life, but it has limitations in performance because of its lower-tier Intel Celeron processor and integrated graphics, which would struggle with demanding tasks, making it more suitable for general use like web browsing, office applications, and light media consumption. 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
- Good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Maypug 15" Laptop
- Good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.0
5.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for general use, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 outshines the Maypug 15" Laptop in general use due to its notably superior CPU, significantly more RAM, and higher-quality screen, facilitating better performance and visuals, albeit with less portability and shorter battery life. Conversely, the Maypug's lesser performance components suit non-demanding tasks, and it offers better portability and battery life, but it falls short in screen quality and is less suitable for multitasking or advanced applications.
Gaming and AI
8.5
5.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it houses a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card and offers a high screen refresh rate of 240Hz, alongside a more capable Intel i7 processor and higher screen resolution.
Engineering and Design
8.7
5.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is equipped with a high-end CPU, a significant amount of RAM, and a powerful GPU, all of which are crucial for engineering and design tasks, as well as a high-quality screen that supports detailed visuals essential in this field. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop has a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, an integrated GPU not suited for demanding workloads, and a lower resolution screen, making it less appropriate for engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.2
5.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for content creation, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is good for software development, while the Maypug 15" Laptop is poor.
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
5.7
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
200.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the Maypug 15" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 boasts a high-resolution panel with robust brightness, making it a clear choice for general use and for those requiring accurate colors in engineering and design due to its wide color gamut coverage. However, its refresh rate falls short for gaming and 3D applications where a smoother visual experience is crucial. In contrast, the Maypug 15" Laptop, with lower resolution and dimmer display, struggles in clarity and vibrancy across all uses, lacking both the color precision for professional creative work and the necessary refresh rate for immersive gaming and 3D performance.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Maypug 15" Laptop has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
5.1
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has good build quality, while the Maypug 15" Laptop has poor build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,599
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a price of $1,599 and the Maypug 15" Laptop costs $600.
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Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Maypug 15" Laptop has 7 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.
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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 and the Maypug 15" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 16 | Maypug 15" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $600 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1'' | 14'' x 11.1'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 13.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.88" | 11.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel Celeron N5095 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 29.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 498 nits | 200 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
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 | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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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.
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