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Updated January 12, 2024·
If the priority is gaming or graphic-intensive tasks and you appreciate a cost-saving, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is designed for performance in these areas. However, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is slimmer, lighter, and generally more suitable for those seeking a balance between performance and portability, plus it offers a premium build quality. The Acer will have a shorter battery life due to its powerful components, whereas the ASUS prioritizes a longer battery life and is better for professionals on the go. Remember, the Acer may be better value for money if gaming is your primary concern, while the ASUS is better for travel and professional use. 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 Pro 15
- Good portability
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.7
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
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 Pro 15 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications with its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165, allowing for smoother visuals in fast-paced games. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, offers decent performance but lesser gaming and 3D capabilities, and its lower refresh rate of 60 is less optimal for fast-moving visuals.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is equipped with a more powerful GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, which may better support demanding engineering and design workloads, at the expense of being less portable and having shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, which offers an OLED screen with better color accuracy and portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Screen Quality
7.8
7.6
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a screen offering vivid colors and sharp details suitable for daily tasks and precision work in engineering, but its lower refresh rate detracts from the smooth visuals crucial for high-end gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's display provides exceptional color accuracy and detail for both everyday use and color-critical tasks in engineering and design, although like the Helios, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to its inadequate refresh rate. Both excel in providing screen characteristics crucial for general and professional work but are not optimized for the rapid frame changes needed in gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
5.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
$1,109
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a powerful Intel i5 processor and ample RAM for multitasking, combined with a high refresh rate screen that makes it great for general use, although it's heavier and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is lighter and has a longer battery life, making it more portable, and features an OLED screen with touch capabilities and a strong AMD Ryzen processor that provides impressive performance for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
7.7
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,109 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 9.37" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 346 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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 Zenbook Pro 15
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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