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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a better value if you're on a tighter budget and still want to enjoy good performance for gaming or general use with its dedicated graphics card. It’s heavier and less portable than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, which can be a downside if you travel often or prefer something lightweight. On the other hand, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo, despite being more expensive, provides a higher-resolution OLED screen, which is excellent for creative work with visuals, and has a more premium build with better material quality. If performance, especially for creative tasks and advanced multitasking, is important and cost is less of a concern, then the MSI Prestige is likely the better choice. However, for everyday tasks and moderate gaming, the Acer Predator may be a more cost-effective option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good.
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo offers a more engaging visual experience with its higher resolution OLED screen and provides smoother multitasking with double the RAM of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, which is capped at 16GB. Additionally, the Prestige 16 AI Evo is significantly lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability and making it more suitable for on-the-go use despite its lower battery capacity compared to the Helios Neo 16.
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.7
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
362.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo for gaming and AI, while the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has a better screen for general use, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo boasts a panel with higher resolution and brightness, offering sharper images and easier visibility in various lighting conditions, while the Acer Predator's panel, despite being good, doesn't match this clarity and luminance. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the MSI Prestige's superior coverage of color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, which ensures greater color accuracy for detailed work, whereas the Acer Predator offers good but not as exact color precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is key, neither the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 nor the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo screens perform optimally, as they prioritize resolution and color over the faster refresh rates that enhance smooth motion visuals.
Battery
5.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo has 12 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
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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
$1,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo costs $1,349.
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Key similarities
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 boasts a strong CPU and dedicated GPU, which are essential for engineering tasks and design works requiring high processing power and graphic rendering capabilities; however, this comes with reduced portability due to its heavier weight.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo 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 MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 14.1'' x 10'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.11" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 10.02" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 362 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
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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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."
MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo
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Mark Anthony Ramirez | December 2023
"The MSI Prestige 16 AI Evo is meant to be a business-focused laptop, but it ends up being the MacBook challenger PC laptop enthusiasts have longed for. Not only can it meet and, in many cases, surpass the M2-powered MacBooks, but it is also surpassing the baseline M3 MacBooks, which is a giant leap forward for Intel-powered laptops. This isn’t hyperbole; this is what the numbers show."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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