Acer Nitro V 16 vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS against Intel Core i9-14900HX, 2.5 vs 2.8 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Nitro V 16 | Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹1,09,999 | ₹1,34,999 |
| Starting Configuration | Ryzen 7 8845HS, 16 GB, 1 TB, RTX 4060 | i7-14700HX, 16 GB, 1 TB, RTX 4050 |
| Top Price (India) | Not published by Acer | ₹1,79,999 |
| Announced | December 2023 | January 2024 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home Single Language | Windows 11 Home Single Language |
| Model Numbers | ANV16-41 | PHN16-72 |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 361.8 x 278.4 x 24.7 mm | 357.8 x 278.6 x 25.95 mm |
| Thickness | 24.7 mm | 25.95 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Build | Dual fan cooling system | Anodized abyssal black cover with laser-etched encrypted code |
| Colours | Obsidian Black | Abyssal Black |
Display | ||
| Size | 16-inch (16:10) | 16-inch (16:10) |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) or 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) or 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Anti-Glare | Yes (matte) | Yes (matte) |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz / 240 Hz (WQXGA) |
| Brightness | 300 nits (WUXGA) | 400 nits (WUXGA) / 500 nits (WQXGA) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB (WUXGA) | 100% sRGB (165 Hz panels) / 100% DCI-P3 (240 Hz WQXGA) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | AMD Ryzen 8040 series, up to Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-14650HX / Core i7-14700HX / Core i9-14900HX |
| Top Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.8 GHz base, up to 5.1 GHz | Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24 cores (8P + 16E), 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz |
| Graphics | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB GDDR6 (up to 85 W), NVIDIA Advanced Optimus | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB / RTX 4060 8 GB / RTX 4070 8 GB (up to 140 W) |
| NPU | AMD Ryzen AI NPU (XDNA) | None |
| RAM Options | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage Options | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
| Max Storage | 2 TB | 2 TB (RAID 0) |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 59 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 7 hours | Up to 6 hours |
| Charger | 135W | 230W (RTX 4050) / 330W |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | None | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) |
| USB-C | 1x USB4 Type-C (full function) | None |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 3.2 (one with power-off charging) | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (one with power-off charging), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| SD Card Slot | None | microSD card reader |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm audio jack | 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer AX1675i), Killer DoubleShot Pro |
| Bluetooth | No info | No info |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p (720p on some WUXGA) |
| Webcam Features | TNR, Acer PurifiedView | TNR, Acer PurifiedView |
| Speakers | 2 speakers (stereo) | 2 speakers (stereo) |
| Microphones | 3 mics, PurifiedVoice 2.0 | Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 |
| Audio Tuning | DTS:X Ultra | DTS:X Ultra |
| Keyboard Backlight | Amber | 4-zone RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Yes |
| TPM | Microsoft Pluton (firmware TPM) | Firmware TPM |
| Notable Features | Ryzen AI on board, 16:10 165 Hz display, NitroSense app, one month Xbox Game Pass | 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, liquid metal on CPU, vector heat pipes, PredatorSense 5.0 |