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Predator Helios 16 (2024)
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Summit E14 Flip Evo
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
  • Very good for general use
  • 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 MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
  • Very good portability

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Summit E14 Flip Evo
6.5
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.7
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.

Screen Quality

8.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.7
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
499.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Summit E14 Flip Evo
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has only fair portability.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
499.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
468.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) to be very good for general use, while the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.8
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.

Software Development

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.7
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo is good.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo has 7 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Summit E14 Flip Evo
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,599
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Summit E14 Flip Evo
$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 MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo costs $1,599.

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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and the MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo

GENERAL

Price
$1,599
$1,599
Release Date
January 1, 2024January 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 0.98''12.6'' x 8.6'' x 0.63''
Weight
5.73 lbs3.61 lbs
Width
14.15"12.56"
Depth
10.88"8.62"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXIntel i7-1260P
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh72 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"14"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
499 nits468 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.4/10
Portability Score
6.4/108.5/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/107.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
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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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."

MSI Summit E14 Flip Evo

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Allen Ngo | July 2022
"The MSI Summit E14 Flip convertible review: a legit alternative to HP, Dell or Lenovo. Instead of taking the 13-inch Summit E13 Flip and simply enlarging it for a 14-inch form factor, the Summit E14 Flip is the full chassis redesign we've been looking for. It loses some of the golden trims of its smaller sibling, but the gains in rigidity and build quality are arguably worth it especially from a professional standpoint where reliability takes priority. It doesn't quite feel as strong as the HP Spectre just yet, but it's certainly getting close."

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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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