A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Predator Helios Neo 16
Company ProductName Specs











Laptop 13 (2023)
Company ProductName Specs











Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
  • Very good portability
  • Good battery life
  • Very good speakers
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

Chevron down

Gaming and AI

8.4
Predator Helios Neo 16
Laptop 13 (2023)
6.3
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
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 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.8
Predator Helios Neo 16
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.3
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.

Content Creation

8.1
Predator Helios Neo 16
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is very good for content creation, while the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) is good.

Screen Quality

8.3
Predator Helios Neo 16
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.4
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the Framework Laptop 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Predator Helios Neo 16
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Framework Laptop 13 has 7.5 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios Neo 16
Laptop 13 (2023)
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Image of Laptops
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Laptop
Find your new laptop

Key similarities

Chevron down

General Use

7.9
Predator Helios Neo 16
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
472.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Framework Laptop 13 (2023) are both good for general use.

Software Development

7.8
Predator Helios Neo 16
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Framework Laptop 13 (2023) are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios Neo 16
Laptop 13 (2023)
7.8
The Framework Laptop 13 (2023) and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 both have good build quality.

Cost

$1,049
Predator Helios Neo 16
Laptop 13 (2023)
$1,079
Product imageProduct image

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $1,049 and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) costs $1,079.

Give feedback

We’re constantly working to improve.

How the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the Framework Laptop 13 (2023) compare to other laptops

Chevron down

Spec Comparison

Chevron down
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16Framework Laptop 13 (2023)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16Framework Laptop 13 (2023)

GENERAL

Price
$1,049
$1,079
Release Date
April 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11''11.7'' x 9'' x 0.62''
Weight
5.73 lbs2.95 lbs
Width
14.2"11.7"
Depth
11"9.01"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-13700HXIntel i5-1340P
RAM
16 GB8 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB256 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5 Hours7.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh55 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"13.5"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002256 x 1504
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
498 nits472 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.8/10
Portability Score
6.2/108.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/108.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/108/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
31
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
32
Thunderbolt Version
44

Shopping

Chevron down

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16

See more

Dig into reviews and images

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 13 (2023)

See more

Dig into reviews and images

Wired

Scott Gilbertson | July 2023
"If you’re thinking of investing in your first Framework, now is the time. The kinks and rough edges have all been smoothed out and this is a very nice machine with a bright, upgradable future. The only reason I can think of to wait is the AMD model, which I’ll be sure to test as soon as I can get my hands on one."

Get a great deal on the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 or the Framework Laptop 13 (2023)

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.

Give feedback

We're constantly perfecting our model

Laptop guides you might be interested in

Chevron down

FAQs

Chevron down

FAQs about laptops

Questions about PerfectRec >

Why trust us

Chevron down
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec laptops team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest laptop information and makes it digestible for you.

By the numbers

380
Laptops evaluated
48,640
Laptops stats compiled
13
Proprietary Laptops ratings developed
125,295
Recommendations made
27,148
Consumer hours saved

About the laptop team

Joe Golden, Ph.D

CEO and Laptops Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Jason Lew

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.

Chandradeep Chowdhury

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.

Craig Russell

Laptops Expert
Craig is a UK-based laptops expert. Craig works in IT, where he recommends and supports laptops and PCs for clients and has been recommending laptops on Reddit for five years.

Featured in

Color LTT LogoGeekwire logo9to5 Mac logoPhone Arena LogoColor Daring Fireball logo