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Predator Helios 16 (2024)
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Swift X 16
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
  • Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Acer Swift X 16
  • Good portability
  • Very good speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Swift X 16
7.0
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Unknown
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift X 16 is good.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Swift X 16
8.2
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and Acer Swift X 16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

8.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Swift X 16
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
499.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the Acer Swift X 16 for gaming and AI.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Swift X 16
8.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Acer Swift X 16 has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Swift X 16
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Acer Swift X 16 has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,599
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Swift X 16
$1,250
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Acer Swift X 16 costs $1,250.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Swift X 16
8.2
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
499.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
402.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Acer Swift X 16 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for general use.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Swift X 16
8.3
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Swift X 16 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Swift X 16
8.0
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Swift X 16 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for software development.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Swift X 16
7.6
The Acer Swift X 16 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and the Acer Swift X 16 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)Acer Swift X 16
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)Acer Swift X 16

GENERAL

Price
$1,599
$1,250
Release Date
January 1, 2024May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 0.98''14'' x 9.8'' x 0.7''
Weight
5.73 lbs4.19 lbs
Width
14.15"14.02"
Depth
10.88"9.81"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXAMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh76 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
165Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
499 nits402 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.6/10
Portability Score
6.4/107.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)

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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."

Acer Swift X 16

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PCWorld

Matthew S. Smith | September 2023
"Acer’s Swift X 16 is an excellent choice for shoppers who want a 16-inch laptop and care more for performance than attractive design or long battery life. The Swift X 16’s gorgeous OLED display, spacious keyboard, and big touchpad make it pleasant to use in basic day-to-day tasks. It also has an AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, which combine to deliver good performance in a wide variety of productivity applications and games. A few minor mistakes, like poorly-placed USB-C ports that lack DisplayPort, will turn off some shoppers, but those who can accept its shortcomings will find the Swift X 16 a versatile daily driver."

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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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