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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the HP Omen 17, consider that while the Acer is less expensive, the HP Omen comes with a faster processor and better graphics card, making it more suitable for demanding tasks like gaming and 3D applications. The Omen 17 also has a higher resolution display, which means better image quality but could impact battery life. However, if price is your main concern and your tasks are less demanding, the Acer might meet your needs while saving you money. The Acer is also slightly more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, which could be a factor if you're often on the move. 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 HP Omen 17.
Advantages of the HP Omen 17
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
9.0
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 17 is excellent for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good.
The HP Omen 17 provides a superior gaming and 3D experience thanks to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 graphics card, accompanied by a larger and higher resolution screen than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16. Although both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, enhancing smoothness in gameplay, the Acer's Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU is less powerful, but it may benefit from being slightly more portable and having a slightly larger battery.
Screen Quality
7.8
7.9
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The HP Omen 17 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's display offers clear images and vibrant colors suitable for tasks like browsing and video streaming, thanks to its resolution and panel technology; however, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming where fluid motion and quick response times are critical. The HP Omen 17 provides a bright and sharp visual experience for everyday tasks and is capable of representing a wide range of colors for creative work, but like the Helios, it falls short in gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't cater to the high-speed, smooth visuals demanded by most modern games. Both laptops have displays that support precise color work needed in engineering and design, but for the immersive and fast-paced world of gaming and 3D applications, their screens don't match up to the high refresh rates preferred for these activities.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 17 has 3.5 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.
Cost
$799
$2,099
$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 HP Omen 17 costs $2,099.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.8
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The HP Omen 17 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a solid balance of performance for general use with a capable CPU, sufficient RAM, and quality IPS screen, coupled with better portability and longer battery life, making it a practical choice for mobile users. In contrast, the HP Omen 17 provides superior CPU performance and a larger, higher-resolution screen for more demanding tasks, albeit at the cost of reduced battery life and added weight, aligning well with users prioritizing power over portability.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 17 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is equipped with a competent GPU and a high refresh rate IPS screen for precise design work, while its CPU and RAM ensure smooth engineering applications run. The HP Omen 17 edges ahead with a more powerful CPU and GPU, coupled with a higher resolution screen, making it even more suitable for demanding engineering tasks, but it is slightly heavier, which may affect portability.
Content Creation
7.7
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Omen 17 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
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The HP Omen 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.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and HP Omen 17 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 HP Omen 17 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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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | HP Omen 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $2,099 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.06'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 6.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 15.64" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 10.32" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | Intel i7-13700HX | |
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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 83 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
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."
HP Omen 17
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Marc Herter | September 2022
"The HP Omen 17 (2022) gaming laptop has a stylish case and hardware with lots of potential. The HP Omen 17 is a fairly unobtrusive gaming laptop. A material combination of plastic and metal gives the case a high stability and a quality surface feel. The unspectacular design is pleasing and is hardly indicative of the laptop's high performance potential. The Intel Core i7-12700H in particular is able to perform well once again. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is also strong in the gaming notebook. Demanding games run smoothly in Full HD resolution. The HP Omen 17 is a good gaming laptop that delivers partly excellent performance. But even at this performance level, cheaper alternatives are available."
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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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