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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, being significantly less expensive, offers good value, and is a solid choice for general use and gaming on a budget. It comes with a midrange graphics card, adequate for many games and tasks. The Gigabyte Aero 17, though more expensive, features a higher-resolution screen and a more powerful graphics card, better for demanding engineering applications, 3D work, or high-end gaming. The Aero also has a larger screen size, which improves your viewing experience but at the cost of decreased portability. If budget is a concern and portability isn't a major issue, the Acer might suit you well, but for premium performance and a superior display, the Gigabyte could be the right investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte Aero 17.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aero 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.7
8.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Gigabyte Aero 17 is very good for content creation, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.8
9.2
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aero 17 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 provides a well-rounded screen with decent resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, but it may not offer the high refresh rate needed for smooth gaming and 3D work. The Gigabyte Aero 17's screen shines for engineering and design due to its wide color coverage, essential for accurate color work, but like the Predator, falls short for gaming because of its lower refresh rate. While both have good qualities, for a seamless gaming experience, one should look for a laptop with a higher refresh rate screen.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 both have only fair portability, though the Gigabyte Aero 17 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.0
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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
$2,071
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 costs $2,071.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
8.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aero 17 to be very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 both have ample RAM and capable CPUs, ensuring smooth performance for general use; however, the Aero 17 offers a larger, higher resolution Mini LED display, which might be more appealing for screen quality but less so for portability due to its larger size. Both laptops have similar battery life, but the Helios Neo 16 is slightly more portable and manages heat and operating noise well, making it a good general-use option for those who move around more.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.9
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Gigabyte Aero 17, equipped with a stronger Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, surpasses the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16's Nvidia RTX 4050 in graphics performance, which is crucial for gaming and 3D tasks. Additionally, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a higher screen refresh rate, desirable for smoother visuals in gaming, the Gigabyte Aero 17's superior screen resolution and higher screen quality metrics, like contrast ratio and color space coverage, provide better overall visual fidelity.
Software Development
7.5
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Gigabyte Aero 17 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aero 17 has 5.5 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.
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How the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the Gigabyte Aero 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Gigabyte Aero 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $2,071 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 15.6'' x 9.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.73 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 15.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 9.5" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
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."
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Mike Wobker | May 2021
"Not only is the Aero 17 a very good laptop for gamers but also for content creators. With the upgrade to the Intel Core i9-11980HK, Gigabyte particularly improved the system performance. In addition, the hardware package is rounded by the extremely fast SSD and 32 GB of working memory in dual-channel mode. Compared to the predecessor, the battery life is reduced only moderately, and the 4K display also basically keeps its good qualities."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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