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Updated January 12, 2024·
For intensive tasks like gaming or engineering software, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 stands out with its dedicated graphics card, which provides better performance. However, this also makes it heavier and less portable than the LG Gram 17 which is known for its lightweight design and long battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go users. The LG Gram 17 also has a higher resolution screen with more workspace but isn't designed for high-end gaming or demanding applications. The choice depends on whether performance or portability and battery life are your primary concerns. If cost is also a factor, the Acer is generally less expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the LG Gram 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good.
The LG Gram 17 offers better general use capabilities, largely due to its significantly lighter weight and longer battery life, enhancing portability and endurance. In contrast, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, while still offering good performance, is heavier with shorter battery life, making it less ideal for users who prioritize carrying their laptop around and working for extended periods without charging.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.5
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 LG Gram 17 is only fair.
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.
Content Creation
7.7
8.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The LG Gram 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.
Software Development
7.5
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The LG Gram 17 is very good for software development, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good.
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
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
353.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the LG Gram 17 for gaming and AI, while the LG Gram 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, a laptop screen that offers clear images, vibrant colors, and is easy to view in various lighting conditions is essential. The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and LG Gram 17 likely have high-resolution displays and quality panels ensuring crisp text and bright visuals, making them suitable for everyday tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fast-moving images are frequent, a higher refresh rate is crucial to reduce motion blurriness, an area where these laptops may fall short; while they excel in color accuracy for professional engineering and design work, they don't prioritize the rapid display updates critical for immersive gameplay.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The LG Gram 17 has 11 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The LG Gram 17 has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$1,699
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the LG Gram 17 costs $1,699.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and LG Gram 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 with its powerful CPU, sufficient RAM, dedicated high-performance GPU, and high-quality screen with greater refresh rate is very conducive for demanding engineering and design tasks, but it is less portable due to its weight. In contrast, the LG Gram 17 while still good for such tasks due to its capable CPU, higher amount of RAM, and a high-resolution screen, emphasizes portability with its lighter weight and better battery life, although it relies on integrated graphics which may not perform as well with graphically intensive tasks.
Build Quality
7.4
7.0
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and LG Gram 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
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | LG Gram 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,699 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 14.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 2.98 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 10.19" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 353 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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PCMag
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."
LG Gram 17
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Sascha Mölck | August 2022
"The LG Gram 17 is a light office laptop with a large display and great battery life. The newest incarnation of the Gram 17 can be classified as a model update. LG uses the predecessor's compact, light magnesium case along with an identical port configuration (including 2x Thunderbolt 4) and keyboard. Changes can be found in the hardware. With the Gram 17 (2022), LG offers a light (approx. 1,350 g), mobile work device - and finally with a matte display."
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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 LG
LG is a South Korean conglomerate company. While LG is mainly known for various products outside of technology, LG also develops laptops. Within the laptop industry, they are known for their thin-and-light Gram series, as well as their value-oriented Ultra series. LG laptops offer very thin and light laptops with phenomenal battery life, and are often on sale.
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