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Predator Helios 16 (2024)
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Creator 16 AI Studio
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
  • The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has no clear advantages over the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio.
Advantages of the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio
  • Best in class for engineering and design
  • Excellent for content creation
  • Best in class overall display quality
  • Good portability
  • Very good speakers

Key differences

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Creator 16 AI Studio
8.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
499.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
1000.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for general use, though the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is somewhat better.

Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Creator 16 AI Studio
8.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for gaming and AI, though the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.5
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is best in class for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.1
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is excellent for content creation, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good.

Software Development

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Creator 16 AI Studio
8.9
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for software development, though the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

8.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.7
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
499.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
1000.0 nits
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Creator 16 AI Studio
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Creator 16 AI Studio
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Creator 16 AI Studio 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)
Creator 16 AI Studio
$2,999
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio costs $2,999.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Creator 16 AI Studio
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and MSI Creator 16 AI Studio both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and the MSI Creator 16 AI Studio compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)MSI Creator 16 AI Studio
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)MSI Creator 16 AI Studio

GENERAL

Price
$1,599
$2,999
Release Date
January 1, 2024March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 0.98''14'' x 10.2'' x 0.79''
Weight
5.73 lbs4.39 lbs
Width
14.15"14.01"
Depth
10.88"10.22"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXIntel Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh99.9 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
IPSMini LED
Resolution
2560 x 16003840 x 2400
Refresh Rate
165Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
499 nits1000 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
6.4/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

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

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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."

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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 MSI

MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.

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