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Predator Helios 16 (2024)
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RP-15
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
Advantages of the Eluktronics RP-15
  • The Eluktronics RP-15 has no clear advantages over the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024).

Key differences

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Screen Quality

8.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
RP-15
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
499.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the Eluktronics RP-15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
RP-15
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
499.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for general use.

Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
RP-15
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
RP-15
8.6
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
RP-15
8.1
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and Eluktronics RP-15 are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
RP-15
7.8
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the Eluktronics RP-15 is good.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
RP-15
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Eluktronics RP-15 has 6 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
RP-15
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Eluktronics RP-15 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
RP-15
7.2
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and Eluktronics RP-15 both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,599
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
RP-15
$1,599
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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 Eluktronics RP-15 costs $1,599.

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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and the Eluktronics RP-15 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)Eluktronics RP-15
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)Eluktronics RP-15

GENERAL

Price
$1,599
$1,599
Release Date
January 1, 2024May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 0.98''14.2'' x 9.7'' x 1.05''
Weight
5.73 lbs4.97 lbs
Width
14.15"14.16"
Depth
10.88"9.67"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXAMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours6 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh62 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"15.6"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
165Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
499 nits350 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.2/10
Portability Score
6.4/106.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/107/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
33
USB-C ports
21
USB-C Charging
YesNo
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)

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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."

Eluktronics RP-15

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Eber Anthony | October 2020
"To conclude, I’m genuinely impressed with Eluktronics and what they have been able to deliver with the RP-15. You see this is all about maximizing performance, cooling, and giving users the most flexible I/O, and then wrapping it into a chassis that doesn’t feel super cheap. Let’s also not forget the price point, I think they have really nailed it in that department."

Get a great deal on the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) or the Eluktronics RP-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 Eluktronics

Eluktronics is a relatively new American gaming laptop company, founded in 2011. They are a reseller for the Taiwanese brand Clevo, who manufacture laptops exclusively and ship them to resellers like Eluktronics who customize them. Eluktronics laptops generally have great hardware specifications for the money, including the CPU, GPU, and RAM. They also feature a relatively clean design by gaming laptop standards, with few logos and discreet colors.

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