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Predator Helios 16 (2024)
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Dragonfly Pro 14"
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Very good battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Dragonfly Pro 14"
6.5
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Dragonfly Pro 14"
7.6
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.

Screen Quality

8.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Dragonfly Pro 14"
7.1
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
499.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Dragonfly Pro 14"
10.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Dragonfly Pro 14"
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Dragonfly Pro 14"
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good build quality, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has good build quality.

Cost

$1,599
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Dragonfly Pro 14"
$1,400
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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 HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Dragonfly Pro 14"
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
499.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Dragonfly Pro 14"
7.9
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) to be very good for content creation, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.

Software Development

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Dragonfly Pro 14"
7.8
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) to be very good for software development, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)HP Dragonfly Pro 14"

GENERAL

Price
$1,599
$1,400
Release Date
January 1, 2024July 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 0.98''12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72''
Weight
5.73 lbs3.42 lbs
Width
14.15"12.39"
Depth
10.88"8.78"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXAMD Ryzen 7 7736U
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours10 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh64.6 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
499 nits405 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108.5/10
Portability Score
6.4/108.3/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/109.6/10
Webcam
1080p1440p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
30
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
43

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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."

HP Dragonfly Pro 14"

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PCWorld

Brendan Nystedt | March 2023
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."

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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 HP

HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.

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