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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're eyeing the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 for its lower mid-range price and portability, it's a solid choice, especially when cost is a primary concern. However, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, while notably more expensive, offers better gaming performance due to a higher-tier graphics card. The Aorus also boasts a larger screen and a higher refresh rate, which might appeal to gamers or those engaged in multimedia work. On the flip side, its weight and size reduce its portability. So, if you prioritize gaming performance and larger display over cost savings and ease of carrying, the Aorus 17G aligns with those preferences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Very good for engineering and design
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17G
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the Gigabyte Aorus 17G for software development, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17G has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When considering general use, both the Acer and the Gigabyte models offer displays with ample resolution and brightness, providing clear and vivid visuals for everyday tasks. For engineering and design, the displays' coverage of color gamuts ensures accurate color reproduction, crucial for detail-oriented work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion is key, the lower refresh rates of these screens may result in less fluid gameplay compared to models with higher refresh rates.
Cost
$799
$2,329
$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 Aorus 17G costs $2,329.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
282.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, with a newer main processor and better screen pixel density and brightness, offers a solid experience for general use, while being relatively lightweight and somewhat sleeker, making it portable with satisfactory battery life. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17G excels with a higher refresh rate and superior sound and keyboard quality, although it's heavier and slightly larger, which impacts portability but also provides a slightly longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.5
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
300Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17G and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
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
7.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.6/10
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 Gigabyte Aorus 17G is good.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is hailed for engineering and design owing to its newer generation CPU, Ray Tracing capable GPU which supports DLSS, and a high contrast, color-accurate screen which is useful for detailed visual work, whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 17G, though slightly less recent, still offers solid processing power and a top-tier GPU, along with excellent keyboard quality and larger screen real estate, but with slightly lower screen resolution and color space coverage.
Content Creation
7.7
7.5
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
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17G has 6 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Gigabyte Aorus 17G 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 Gigabyte Aorus 17G compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Gigabyte Aorus 17G |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $2,329 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 15.9'' x 10.8'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 15.9" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 300Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 282 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
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."
Gigabyte Aorus 17G
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Sascha Mölck | June 2021
"The Aorus 17G isn't among the top RTX 3080 laptops due to its relatively low TGP of 105 watts. The device's gaming performance is average for an RTX 3080. For maximum performance, competitors like the Lenovo Legion 7 or the Alienware m17 R4 are recommended With the Aorus 17G, Gigabyte delivers a well-rounded gaming laptop. However, the device generates a high noise level. Throttling is not an issue. The CPU and GPU can develop their performance uniformly. Nevertheless, the device produces a lot of noise under load - more than many competitors."
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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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