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Predator Helios 16 (2024)
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ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
  • Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Good portability
  • Best in class speakers

Key differences

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
ZenBook Pro Duo 15
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
499.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.

Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
ZenBook Pro Duo 15
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good.

Screen Quality

8.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
ZenBook Pro Duo 15
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
499.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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)
ZenBook Pro Duo 15
$2,000
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities

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Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
ZenBook Pro Duo 15
9.0
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
ZenBook Pro Duo 15
8.7
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
ZenBook Pro Duo 15
8.3
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for software development.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
ZenBook Pro Duo 15
7.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
ZenBook Pro Duo 15
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15

GENERAL

Price
$1,599
$2,000
Release Date
January 1, 2024February 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 0.98''14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85''
Weight
5.73 lbs5.16 lbs
Width
14.15"14.17"
Depth
10.88"9.81"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXIntel i9-12900H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh92 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
2560 x 16003840 x 2160
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
499 nits332 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.6/10
Portability Score
6.4/107.1/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.8/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/109.6/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
31
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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."

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15

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PCWorld

Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."

Get a great deal on the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) or the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15

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 ASUS

ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.

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