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Predator Helios 16 (2024)
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Blade 18
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
  • Good battery life
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Best in class speakers
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Blade 18
8.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
499.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for general use, though the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat better.

Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Blade 18
8.9
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for gaming and AI, though the Razer Blade 18 is somewhat better.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Blade 18
9.3
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good.

Screen Quality

8.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Blade 18
8.9
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
499.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 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)
Blade 18
4.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 hours of battery life.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Blade 18
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 has very good build quality, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has good build quality.

Cost

$1,599
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Blade 18
$10
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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 Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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Key similarities

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Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Blade 18
8.6
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Blade 18
8.5
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) are both very good for software development.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
Blade 18
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and Razer Blade 18 both have only fair portability.
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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)Razer Blade 18
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)Razer Blade 18

GENERAL

Price
$1,599
$10
Release Date
January 1, 2024February 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 0.98''15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86''
Weight
5.73 lbs6.68 lbs
Width
14.15"15.7"
Depth
10.88"10.8"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXIntel i9-13950HX
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours4 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh91.7 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"18"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
165Hz240Hz
Display Brightness
499 nits524 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108.5/10
Portability Score
6.4/106.2/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/109.5/10
Webcam
1080p1440p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

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

Shopping

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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."

Razer Blade 18

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PCMag

Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."

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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 Razer

Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.

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