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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for better gaming or 3D application performance, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 with its superior graphics card would be the superior choice over the Dell Latitude 5430. However, the Dell offers better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it more suitable for frequent travelers or those who prioritize ease of carrying. The Predator will provide a bigger screen and higher refresh rate which is advantageous for immersive experiences and smoother visuals, but the Latitude is equipped with Windows 11 Pro which might be preferred for business users looking for advanced features. In terms of battery life, the Latitude is expected to last longer on a single charge, beneficial for users who work on the go without easy access to power. The Predator, being slightly less expensive, can be a good deal for those needing more powerful hardware for less money but at the cost of portability and battery life. 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
- Good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Latitude 5430
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.0
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 outperforms the Dell Latitude 5430 in gaming and 3D tasks mainly because of its superior Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the Dell's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and 60Hz refresh rate. While both have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the GPU and refresh rate significantly impact gaming performance and visual fluidity.
Engineering and Design
8.3
6.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Latitude 5430 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 excels in engineering and design due to its superior CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful dedicated GPU, which are crucial for computational and graphic-intensive tasks, along with a higher-quality screen. In contrast, the Dell Latitude 5430, while more portable and with less operating noise, offers fair performance with a less powerful CPU, half the RAM, and an integrated GPU, and lower screen quality making it less suited for demanding engineering applications.
Screen Quality
7.8
6.1
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the Dell Latitude 5430 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, a laptop with a higher resolution, an advanced panel type, and greater brightness provides a clearer and more vibrant experience, making the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 stand out compared to the Dell Latitude 5430. In engineering and design, color accuracy is critical, so the wider color gamuts of the Acer, which likely covers more DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB space, makes it preferable for those fields. However, when it comes to 3D and gaming, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, which is where the Acer's screen falls short compared to those designed specifically for gaming, despite its good resolution and panel technology.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Dell Latitude 5430 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
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Latitude 5430 has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
248.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Dell Latitude 5430 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a powerful CPU, larger amount of RAM, and higher quality graphics which make it adept for demanding tasks and multimedia, but it is less portable and has shorter battery life, making it less suited for on-the-go use compared to the lighter Dell Latitude 5430, which offers better portability and longer battery life but with a less robust CPU, less RAM, and lower screen color quality, rendering it more suitable for everyday tasks and mobility needs.
Content Creation
7.7
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Dell Latitude 5430 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
7.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Dell Latitude 5430 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
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Dell Latitude 5430 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$799
$790
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the Dell Latitude 5430 costs $790.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Dell Latitude 5430 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $790 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 12.7'' x 8.4'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.01 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 12.65" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 8.35" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | Intel i5-1235U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 58 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 248 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 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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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."
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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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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