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Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
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Laptop 16 (2023)
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
  • Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Framework Laptop 16 (2023)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Good portability
  • Good battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
Laptop 16 (2023)
6.8
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Framework Laptop 16 (2023) is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.6
Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.1
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) and Framework Laptop 16 (2023) are both very good for engineering and design, though the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

8.3
Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
490.0 nits
The Framework Laptop 16 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 for content creation.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
Laptop 16 (2023)
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Framework Laptop 16 has 9 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
Laptop 16 (2023)
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Framework Laptop 16 (2023) has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.0
The Framework Laptop 16 (2023) has very good build quality, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) has good build quality.

Cost

$1,450
Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
Laptop 16 (2023)
$1,699
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) has a price of $1,450 and the Framework Laptop 16 (2023) costs $1,699.
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Key similarities

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General Use

7.9
Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
490.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Framework Laptop 16 (2023) to be very good for general use, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) is good.

Content Creation

8.1
Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.1
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Framework Laptop 16 (2023) and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.9
Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
Laptop 16 (2023)
8.0
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Framework Laptop 16 (2023) to be very good for software development, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) is good.

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How the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) and the Framework Laptop 16 (2023) compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)Framework Laptop 16 (2023)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)Framework Laptop 16 (2023)

GENERAL

Price
$1,450
$1,699
Release Date
March 1, 2024July 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11''14'' x 10.6'' x 0.71''
Weight
5.73 lbs4.63 lbs
Width
14.2"14.04"
Depth
11"10.63"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXAMD Ryzen 7 7840HS
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5 Hours9 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh85 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
165Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
498 nits490 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108/10
Portability Score
6.1/107.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/109.6/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)

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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."

Framework Laptop 16 (2023)

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NotebookCheck

Allen Ngo | January 2024
"The trend towards thinner and lighter laptops is made possible by fusing more and more components onto the mainboard. The main drawback to this approach is that it limits repairability as even a small fault may require replacing entire boards. Framework is one of the only manufacturers looking the other way in an attempt to improve end-user customization and servicing. There's no question that the Laptop 16 is more user-friendly to service than any alternative, but this lucrative feature comes at the cost of size and weight as individual components must be easily replaceable."

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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 Framework

Framework is a new American laptop manufacturer, specializing in modular and repairable laptops with the goals of promoting longevity and reducing electronic waste. They are a strong proponent of the right to repair movement. Framework laptops have replaceable RAM, storage, ports, keyboards, display bezels, mainboards, and more, making them a great choice for repairability-oriented individuals.

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