A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Company ProductName Specs











Swift Edge 16
Company ProductName Specs











Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Good speakers
  • Good keyboard
Advantages of the Acer Swift Edge 16
  • Very good portability
  • Good battery life

Key differences

Chevron down

Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Swift Edge 16
6.7
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.6
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Swift Edge 16
8.1
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) and Acer Swift Edge 16 are both very good for engineering and design, though the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) is somewhat better.

Screen Quality

8.3
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Swift Edge 16
8.8
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
383.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 has a better screen than the Acer Swift Edge 16 for gaming and AI, while the Acer Swift Edge 16 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.

Battery

5.0 Hours
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Swift Edge 16
7.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 has 5 hours of battery life. The Acer Swift Edge 16 has 7 hours of battery life.

Portability

Poor
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Swift Edge 16
Very Good
18.0in
SIZE
16.0in
7.1 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Acer Swift Edge 16 has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,749
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Swift Edge 16
$821
Product image
Product image

$0

$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) has a price of $1,749 and the Acer Swift Edge 16 costs $821.
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 18 (2024)
Swift Edge 16
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
383.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
5.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) are both good for general use.

Content Creation

8.1
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Swift Edge 16
8.1
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) are both very good for content creation.

Software Development

7.9
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Swift Edge 16
7.9
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Acer Swift Edge 16 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) are both good for software development.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)
Swift Edge 16
7.2
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) and Acer Swift Edge 16 both have good build quality.

Give feedback

We’re constantly working to improve.

How the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) and the Acer Swift Edge 16 compare to other laptops

Chevron down

Spec Comparison

Chevron down
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)Acer Swift Edge 16
Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024)Acer Swift Edge 16

GENERAL

Price
$1,749
$821
Release Date
February 29, 2024May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
15.9'' x 12.3'' x 1.06''14.1'' x 9.7'' x 0.51''
Weight
7.17 lbs2.73 lbs
Width
15.91"14.08"
Depth
12.27"9.68"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXAMD Ryzen 7 7840U
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
5 Hours7 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh54 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
18"16"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
2560 x 16003200 x 2000
Refresh Rate
165Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
498 nits383 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.2/10
Portability Score
5.4/108.9/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/108/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/106.8/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/106.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesNo

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

Shopping

Chevron down

Acer Swift Edge 16

See more

Dig into reviews and images

PCWorld

Matthew S. Smith | October 2023
"The Acer Swift Edge 16 is a solid super thin-and-light that pairs a large, gorgeous 16-inch display with portable design that rivals the weight of LG’s superlight Gram 16. Remarkably, Acer achieves this at a lower price point without sacrificing performance. Boring design and disappointing battery life hold the laptop back from stardom, but its rivals frequently suffer in these areas, too. That makes the Swift Edge 16 an alluring value pick."

Get a great deal on the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (2024) or the Acer Swift Edge 16

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.

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
111,795
Recommendations made
24,223
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