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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize saving money and can accept lower performance, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 may be suitable for you as it's more budget-friendly. It has a smaller screen and less powerful components, which may affect gaming and computational tasks when compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17H. On the other hand, if better performance for gaming or intensive tasks like 3D modeling is critical and you're okay with investing more, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H provides a larger screen, higher-end graphics, and a more powerful processor. The Aorus 17H also has a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming. Remember that the Aorus will likely be heavier and less portable than the Helios, and potentially have shorter battery life due to its more powerful components. 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 Aorus 17H.
Advantages of the Gigabyte Aorus 17H
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.7
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a less powerful graphics unit and lower screen refresh rate compared to the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, making the latter more responsive and capable of smoother visuals which are crucial for an immersive gaming and 3D experience. Despite both having high-quality IPS displays, the larger screen and extremely high refresh rate of the Aorus 17H contribute to its superior performance for gaming and 3D tasks.
Screen Quality
7.8
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and software development.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a vibrant display with a resolution that makes everyday tasks sharp and clear, but its lower refresh rate is less optimal for fast-paced gaming where screen fluidity is key. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H steps up with exceptional brightness and clarity, enhancing the viewing experience for general tasks and detailed engineering work, though it too falls short for gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't match the speed gamers often seek. Both laptops display a wide range of colors, crucial for precision in engineering and design, but their refresh rates aren't high enough to satisfy the smoothness required for high-level gaming and 3D rendering.
Cost
$799
$2,370
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the Gigabyte Aorus 17H costs $2,370.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
351.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.9/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is equipped with a mid-range CPU and a solid-state drive for responsive general computing, and its IPS screen offers vibrant colors for a pleasing visual experience, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life than some may prefer. On the other hand, the Gigabyte Aorus 17H boasts a higher-end CPU and double the storage for demanding tasks, alongside a larger and high-refresh-rate display for smooth visuals, but this comes at the cost of reduced portability and slightly lower battery life compared to ultra-portable options.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is equipped with solid CPU, GPU, and high screen quality favorable for engineering and design tasks, yet it's less portable due to its weight; the Gigabyte Aorus 17H, with a stronger CPU and GPU, and superior screen contrast, excels similarly for intensive workloads but shares the portability downside. Both laptops have ample RAM and good screen quality, but factors like heavier weight and potentially louder operating noise may affect the users' comfort in mobile use and quiet environments.
Content Creation
7.7
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte Aorus 17H to be 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.
Software Development
7.5
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte Aorus 17H 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
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.1in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 to have only fair portability, while the Gigabyte Aorus 17H has poor 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 17H 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 17H compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Gigabyte Aorus 17H |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $2,370 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 1.18'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.95 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 10.16" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 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 | 360Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 351 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
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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Peter Donnell | February 2023
"Overall though, it’s *lots of swearing* fast, seriously. For work, rendering, gaming, it doesn’t matter, this is a true weapon of performance that’s going to run rings around most high-end desktop systems. If you absolutely have to game at ultra-high refresh rates on the go (but within thinking distance of a plug socket), this is the ticket. I can’t see such an extreme being that appealing to everyone, but if you take your gaming seriously, or even professionally, there’s nothing else out there that comes close that you can still fit in your backpack and travel with."
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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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