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Predator Helios 16 (2024)
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Aero 17
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
  • Excellent overall display quality
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Screen Quality

8.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Aero 17
9.2
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
499.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aero 17 for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Aero 17
8.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has very good build quality, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has good build quality.

Cost

$1,599
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Aero 17
$2,071
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Aero 17
8.1
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
499.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for general use.

Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Aero 17
7.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Aero 17
8.8
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Aero 17
8.4
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Aero 17
7.9
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the Gigabyte Aero 17 is good.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Aero 17
5.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Aero 17
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) both have only fair portability.
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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)Gigabyte Aero 17
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)Gigabyte Aero 17

GENERAL

Price
$1,599
$2,071
Release Date
January 1, 2024March 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 0.98''15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92''
Weight
5.73 lbs5.73 lbs
Width
14.15"15.6"
Depth
10.88"9.5"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXIntel i7-12700H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB2048 GB

BATTERY

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

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"17.3"
Display Technology
IPSMini LED
Resolution
2560 x 16003840 x 2160
Refresh Rate
165Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
499 nits368 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108/10
Portability Score
6.4/106.7/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
30
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
44

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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."

Gigabyte Aero 17

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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."

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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 Gigabyte

Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.

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