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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is an excellent choice if you're looking for strong performance and gaming capabilities without spending as much. It has a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, a higher screen refresh rate for smooth visuals, and a larger screen size which is great for multimedia and gaming. However, it also tends to be bulkier and heavier, which may affect its portability. On the other hand, the Dell Precision 5470, while pricier, offers a more balanced package for professional users. It's more compact and lighter, making it more portable, and features a professional-grade graphics card optimized for engineering and design software. It's also equipped with a more powerful processor and a better build quality which may justify its higher price point for professionals who need reliability and performance on-the-go. If portability and professional use are your top priorities, you may find the Dell Precision 5470 to be a better fit. However, for gaming, multimedia consumption, and cost-effectiveness, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is a worthy contender. Remember, a lighter laptop is often more expensive, and a heavier laptop typically offers more performance for your dollar. 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 Dell Precision 5470
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.7
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 with its Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and high screen refresh rate of 165Hz is well-suited for immersive gaming and fluid 3D experiences. In comparison, the Dell Precision 5470 offers the Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, which may cater more to professional users who need reliable 3D and gaming performance but prioritize a balance with other work applications.
Screen Quality
7.8
7.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for gaming and AI, while the Dell Precision 5470 has a better screen for content creation.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the Dell Precision 5470 have high-resolution displays with bright panels, making text sharp and colors vibrant, which is ideal for browsing and watching videos. With engineering and design work in mind, they offer broad color coverage, ensuring that the colors you work with are accurate and consistent, a key aspect for professional photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates may lead to less smooth visuals, which is not optimal when fast motion and quick response times are crucial.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Dell Precision 5470 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
3.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$799
$1,669
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 with a larger screen and higher-powered graphics is suitable for general use that may include casual gaming or graphics work, but with a shorter battery life it may require more frequent charging. The Dell Precision 5470, while offering a more compact and lighter build for better portability and longer battery life, caters well to general use and professional tasks demanding a reliable CPU and is equipped with a pro-level graphics card.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 stands out for engineering and design with a high-refresh-rate screen and a capable GPU, which is important for graphics-intensive work, whereas the Dell Precision 5470, while also good for such tasks, offers a balance between performance and superior portability, featuring a lighter build and longer battery life.
Content Creation
7.7
7.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Dell Precision 5470 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
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Dell Precision 5470 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 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.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Dell Precision 5470 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,669 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 12.2'' x 8.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.26 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 12.22" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 8.27" | |
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 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 72 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 4 | |
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."
Dell Precision 5470
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Brian Westover | August 2022
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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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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