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Updated January 12, 2024·
To decide between the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15, consider their core offerings in performance, battery life, portability, and suitability for various tasks. The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, if available at a lower price point, may offer better value for money, but ensure to assess whether the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 justifies its higher cost with significant advantages, such as more robust build quality, better gaming performance, or longer battery life. Consider how important portability is to you; gaming laptops like these are often heavier and larger, which can affect their convenience for on-the-go use. For demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive gaming, you'll want to ensure that the chosen laptop has a powerful graphics card, fast processor, and ample RAM. If your work involves engineering software, look at the CPU performance and thermal management, as these will impact the laptop's ability to handle complex calculations and simulations without overheating. Balancing these factors against your budget will guide you to the laptop that best meets your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
6.9
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
257.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
When evaluating laptops for general use, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is likely favored due to its combination of panel type, high resolution, and brightness, which offer clear and vivid visuals for a variety of tasks. For engineering and design, this laptop's wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation, crucial for detailed work. However, its lower refresh rate—despite satisfactory resolution and panel type—hampers its performance for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion and quick screen updates are key. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15, with similar traits for general use, falls slightly short in color coverage for engineering and design and also lacks the high refresh rate desired for optimal gaming and 3D experiences.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.8 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the ASUS TUF Gaming F15 costs $1,399.
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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
257.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is equipped with a capable CPU and RAM configuration, suitable for a variety of tasks, and offers a higher screen resolution which is beneficial for detail-oriented work; its weight and dimensions, however, make it less portable and it has a shorter battery life compared to some alternatives. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 also has a strong CPU and ample RAM for general use, includes more storage space out of the box, and is lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability, but the lower screen resolution and color range might be less optimal for tasks requiring high visual fidelity.
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.0
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS TUF Gaming F15 to be very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 features an Intel i5 processor and Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card, which, combined with its high screen brightness and color coverage, makes it favorable for design tasks; however, it is slightly heavier and has a lower portability compared to the ASUS TUF Gaming F15.
Content Creation
7.7
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The ASUS TUF Gaming F15 has 5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.2
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 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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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | ASUS TUF Gaming F15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 13.9'' x 9.9'' x 0.93'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.85 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5 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 | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 257 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 TUF Gaming F15
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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"Aside from all the chassis updates, the new TUF Gaming is most notable for its much higher TGP target of 140 W compared to only 95 W on the previous generation. PC makers everywhere are using the same GeForce GPUs this year since Nvidia has yet to launch the successor to the mobile RTX 3000 series. The more demanding processors of the new TUF Gaming has directly impacted battery life and the size of the AC adapter. Don't expect runtimes to be longer than on the previous generation under most conditions and be prepared to carry around an even larger AC adapter than before."
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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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