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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for top-tier gaming or doing resource-intensive tasks like video editing or 3D modeling, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is designed for high performance and can handle these demanding applications, but it's less portable and has a lower battery life. On the other hand, if you prioritize a slim design, better battery life, and need a laptop for general use like browsing, office applications, or light photo editing, the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers portability and sufficient performance at a significantly lower cost. Consider how these tradeoffs align with your primary use cases and budget constraints. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.1
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
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
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, with a high-end GPU and more RAM, handles engineering tasks better, especially those needing graphics processing, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers an OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy which is beneficial for design work. However, the Predator has a less portable form factor and potentially louder operating noise than the lighter, more portable Zenbook that also has superior speaker and keyboard quality.
Screen Quality
7.8
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 boast high-resolution displays with strong brightness and panel types suited for crisp and vivid viewing, enhancing general use, such as web browsing and document editing. Both excel in color accuracy and wide color gamuts, essential for detail-oriented tasks in engineering and design, providing true-to-life color representation. However, their screens likely have lower refresh rates, which are less than ideal for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion and quick screen updates are crucial for an immersive experience.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is designed for higher performance, offering more RAM, a more powerful CPU, and a gaming-grade GPU, which supports heavier workloads that might be needed in general use; however, its larger size, heavier weight, and shorter battery life make it less portable than the ASUS Zenbook 14. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook 14 features a lighter, more compact form factor with longer battery life and higher screen resolution, favoring users who prioritize portability and screen quality over the higher performance and gaming capabilities of the Acer.
Content Creation
7.7
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 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 Zenbook 14 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 Zenbook 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | ASUS Zenbook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 12.35" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 8.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 339 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
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 Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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