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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is the more budget-friendly option and offers solid performance for its price with decent graphics and processing capabilities, which is suitable for general use and some gaming. However, the Razer Blade 18, while more expensive, offers significantly higher performance with a more powerful processor, superior graphics, and a larger and sharper display. This makes it more suitable for intensive tasks like 3D modeling, machine learning, and high-end gaming. The Razer also has more storage and memory, which are beneficial for demanding applications and multitasking. Consider the importance of portability as well; the Acer is lighter and may be easier to carry around. If cost is a major concern and your tasks are not extremely demanding, the Acer could be a good fit. Otherwise, if you’re seeking top performance for advanced tasks and can afford the investment, the Razer Blade 18 is a compelling choice. 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 Razer Blade 18.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 18
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.1/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good.
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for general use because it boasts a top-tier CPU, double the RAM, a higher resolution display with better color coverage, and superior keyboard and speaker quality, all contributing to a richer user experience at the expense of being slightly less portable and having shorter battery life than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, which offers a mid-range CPU, sufficient RAM for casual tasks, a decent screen, good keyboard and speakers, while being more portable and having a longer battery life, making it good for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.5
8.9
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Razer Blade 18 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 with its Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a 165Hz screen refresh rate is good for gaming and 3D tasks, providing solid performance and smooth visuals. In contrast, the Razer Blade 18 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, offering excellent gaming and 3D performance with even smoother image rendering, making it more suitable for the most demanding gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.3
9.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Razer Blade 18 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is very good.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is very well-suited for engineering and design due to its robust CPU and GPU, offering good performance with a high-quality screen, though with less RAM and a lower-resolution display than the Razer Blade 18, which boasts a more powerful CPU, a superior GPU, more RAM, and a higher-resolution screen, making it excellent for demanding engineering tasks where visual detail and processing speed are crucial. While both laptops are equipped with quality keyboards and speakers and maintain reasonable operating noise, the Razer Blade 18's larger screen size may decrease portability compared to the slightly more compact Acer Predator Helios Neo 16.
Content Creation
7.7
8.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 18 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
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 18 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
8.9
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
524.0 nits
The Razer Blade 18 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers vibrant and sharp visuals vital for tasks such as browsing and document editing, courtesy of its high resolution and brightness, but its modest refresh rate is less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that demand smoother on-screen motion. Contrastingly, the Razer Blade 18 excels in delivering accurate and rich colors for engineering and design work, thanks to its wide color gamut, and its superior display characteristics ensure a pleasing experience for everyday use. However, like the Acer, its lower refresh rate may not provide the fluidity desired by gamers or professionals working with fast-paced 3D graphics.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 18 has very good build quality, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$799
$10
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the Razer Blade 18 costs $10.
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Key similarities
Battery
5.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 18 has 4 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
18.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
6.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Razer Blade 18 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 both have only fair portability.
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How the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the Razer Blade 18 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Razer Blade 18 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $10 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 6.68 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 10.8" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | Intel i9-13950HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 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 | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 91.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 18" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 524 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1440p | |
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 | 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."
Razer Blade 18
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Matthew Buzzi | March 2023
"Razer made a powerful laptop in the Blade 18, showing off a beautiful and fast display and the same high-quality build we’ve come to expect from this product line. It’s also quite expensive, which is hardly a surprise, but bears repeating even in this price range. It’s pricier than the Scar 18 despite an inferior GPU and half the storage, so you really have to want the Blade 18’s design to justify the cost."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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