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Updated January 10, 2024·

For intensive tasks like engineering software, 3D rendering, or gaming, the Acer Predator Helios 16 with a powerful graphics card excels, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life making it less portable. The MSI Prestige 16 has a higher portability with longer battery life, more memory, and is lighter, suitable for general business use and multitasking, but it won't perform as well in graphic-intensive tasks as it relies on integrated graphics. Your choice depends on whether you prioritize performance in heavy applications or portability and battery life for everyday productivity. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16
  • Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16
  • Very good for software development
  • Good portability
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.5
Predator Helios 16
Prestige 16
6.7
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 is only fair.

Screen Quality

8.8
Predator Helios 16
Prestige 16
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 has a better screen for content creation.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16
Prestige 16
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Prestige 16 has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,301
Predator Helios 16
Prestige 16
$1,611
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a price of $1,301 and the MSI Prestige 16 costs $1,611.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16
Prestige 16
8.4
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The MSI Prestige 16 and Acer Predator Helios 16 are both very good for general use.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16
Prestige 16
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and MSI Prestige 16 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16
Prestige 16
8.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The MSI Prestige 16 and Acer Predator Helios 16 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.9
Predator Helios 16
Prestige 16
8.1
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Prestige 16 to be very good for software development, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 is good.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16
Prestige 16
7.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 has 7.5 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16
Prestige 16
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and MSI Prestige 16 both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 and the MSI Prestige 16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16MSI Prestige 16

GENERAL

Price
$1,301
$1,611
Release Date
March 1, 2023January 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1''14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.66''
Weight
5.73 lbs4.2 lbs
Width
14.15"14.09"
Depth
10.88"10.18"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-13700HXIntel i7-13700H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours7.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh82 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
240Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
498 nits400 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
6.4/107.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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."

MSI Prestige 16

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Paul Antill | June 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 Evo: 2023's best value 16” thin & light laptop with i7-13700H. One of the top choices for professionals and students seeking a high-performance, portable computing solution in 2023. While the MSI Prestige 16 Evo A13M may not boast the most striking design compared to some other 16" options, its relatively "safe" styling lends itself well to professional and educational environments. Significantly, it doesn't compromise on essential features like port selection or cooling performance, ensuring seamless connectivity and efficient thermal management. The 16 Evo A13M offers an excellent combination of performance, portability, and functionality, making it a compelling choice for professionals and students alike."

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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 MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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