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Updated January 10, 2024·

If battery life and portability are important to you, the Acer Predator Helios 16 has a slightly longer battery life and is a bit more portable than the MSI Raider GE67Hx. However, consider the MSI Raider if you're looking for better screen quality for activities like media consumption or graphic work. For gaming, both laptops are well-suited, but the Acer has a newer GPU that may offer better performance in some games. Both have ample storage and memory for various tasks. If you work with software that benefits from a higher screen resolution, the MSI's OLED display could be advantageous despite a slightly lower battery life and less portability. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
  • Excellent overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

8.8
Predator Helios 16
Raider GE67Hx
9.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios 16 for general use, and engineering and design.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16
Raider GE67Hx
8.5
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 has good build quality.

Cost

$1,526
Predator Helios 16
Raider GE67Hx
$2,349
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a price of $1,526 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16
Raider GE67Hx
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Acer Predator Helios 16 are both very good for general use.

Gaming and AI

8.5
Predator Helios 16
Raider GE67Hx
8.7
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Acer Predator Helios 16 are both very good for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16
Raider GE67Hx
8.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Acer Predator Helios 16 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16
Raider GE67Hx
8.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Acer Predator Helios 16 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.9
Predator Helios 16
Raider GE67Hx
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and MSI Raider GE67Hx are both good for software development.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16
Raider GE67Hx
5.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16
Raider GE67Hx
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Acer Predator Helios 16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16MSI Raider GE67Hx
Acer Predator Helios 16MSI Raider GE67Hx

GENERAL

Price
$1,526
$2,349
Release Date
March 1, 2023May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1''14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92''
Weight
5.73 lbs5.25 lbs
Width
14.15"14.09"
Depth
10.88"10.51"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-13700HXIntel i7-12800HX
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours5.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
240Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
498 nits344 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108.5/10
Portability Score
6.4/106.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

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

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Acer Predator Helios 16

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IGN

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 Raider GE67Hx

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PCMag

Francisco Lahoz | October 2022
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."

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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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