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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, being less expensive than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, could influence your decision if budget is a key factor. While the Acer offers a unique display ratio and a newer Intel processor, the ASUS pairs an AMD Ryzen processor with a more powerful AMD graphics unit, which may provide better performance for graphics-intensive tasks like gaming or 3D design. The ASUS also boasts a higher refresh rate screen, enhancing the gaming experience. Both have similar battery sizes, so expect comparable battery life. Consider the Acer for general use and if you prefer a balance of cost and performance, or opt for the ASUS if gaming and high-performance tasks are your priority and you are okay with a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition.
Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition for software development, while the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 offer pleasing visuals with their clear resolution and adequate brightness, making texts and images sharp and easy to view. When it comes to engineering and design, their displays cover a broad range of colors, rendering accurate and vibrant hues crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less fluid motion and a less immersive experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 both have only fair portability, though the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
283.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a larger, higher-resolution screen with good brightness and color coverage making it great for media consumption and multi-tasking, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life than the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition, which offers a higher screen refresh rate and speakers with very good quality for a more immersive gaming and entertainment experience, despite its lower screen resolution.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.8
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a screen refresh rate of 165Hz, is tailored for substantial gaming and 3D applications, but the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition steps up the game with a higher-end AMD RX 6800M GPU and an even smoother 300Hz screen refresh rate. Both laptops boast powerful CPUs and quality screens, yet the ASUS may offer a slight edge in graphic-intensive scenarios due to its superior GPU and higher refresh rate, which can be crucial for fast-paced gaming and fluid 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX GPU, which provide strong performance for computational tasks, and its screen's higher resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio offer more vertical space for design work.
Content Creation
7.7
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for content creation.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.5
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Build Quality
7.4
7.8
The ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.51 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 283 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | No Webcam | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 sacrifices portability and a truly budget price in the name of additional power. While remaining relatively budget-friendly, this gaming laptop packs serious processing chops, and Acer optimizes its internals to deliver respectable 1080p (or 1200p) gameplay from an RTX 4050. Its keyboard and chassis design won't win it any awards, but its display is a cut above for the price."
ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition
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Andrew E. Freedman | August 2022
"The Asus ROG Strix G15, as the first in a line of "AMD Advantage"-branded notebooks, is a statement that yes, you can get a premium AMD gaming notebook. Maybe you can't have it all, but you can get pretty close. The ROG Strix G15's combination of the AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Radeon RX 6800M, as well as other technologies that take advantage of them, make a potent, thin gaming machine. Powerful Dolby Atmos speakers and long battery life when you aren't gaming are nice bonuses."
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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 ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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