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The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers better performance with its higher-grade Intel processor and Nvidia graphics, making it suitable for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, gaming, or engineering software. It comes with more RAM and storage, which can handle larger projects and multitask more efficiently. However, this performance comes at a higher price point and with less portability due to its larger size and shorter battery life. On the other hand, the HP 14" Laptop is more budget-friendly, offers better battery life, and is much more portable. Its AMD processor and integrated graphics are suitable for general use such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption but may struggle with more intensive applications. If you need a laptop for everyday tasks and value portability and longer battery life at a lower cost, the HP 14" Laptop is a fitting choice. If your work requires higher performance, and you're willing to invest more while compromising on battery life and portability, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is the superior option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Good overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6
6.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is built with a high-performance CPU, more RAM, and a superior screen, making it better for demanding tasks, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, reducing its portability compared to the HP 14" Laptop, which, despite its fair capability for general use due to a decent CPU, ample RAM for basic tasks, and longer battery life, sacrifices screen quality and raw performance.
Gaming and AI
7.5
5.8
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
8.7/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 outperforms the HP 14" Laptop for gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which provides smoother visuals and can handle more demanding graphical tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3
6.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is better for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel CPU, ample RAM, high-performance Nvidia RTX GPU, and quality screen with high refresh rate and color accuracy, which are crucial for intensive tasks such as 3D modeling and simulations. In comparison, the HP 14" Laptop offers less computing power with an AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated graphics, lower RAM and screen quality, making it less suitable for demanding engineering software, though it does boast better portability and quieter operating noise.
Content Creation
7.7
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
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 HP 14" Laptop are both good for content creation, though the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is somewhat better.
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
6.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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.
Screen Quality
7.8
6.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a vivid display with high resolution and brightness, making it suitable for general use and tasks that require detailed visuals like engineering and design, as well as providing a wide range of colors. However, its refresh rate isn't as high as dedicated gaming laptops, which might affect the smoothness in fast-paced games or 3D rendering. The HP 14" Laptop, while having decent resolution and adequate brightness for day-to-day tasks and some design work, lacks the high color accuracy and substantial refresh rate, compromising its effectiveness for professional design and high-end gaming or 3D applications.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP 14" Laptop 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
6.0
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$799
$415
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $415.
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How the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the HP 14" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | HP 14" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $415 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 12.8'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 8.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
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 | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 41 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 | 265 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Nicholas De Leon | October 2022
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially 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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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