Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16 (2025)
Intel Core i9-14900HX against Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 2.6 vs 2.8 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Predator Helios 16 (2024) | ROG Strix Scar 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹1,89,999 | ₹3,79,990 |
| Starting Configuration | i7-14700HX, 16 GB, 1 TB, RTX 4070 | Core Ultra 9 |
| Top Price (India) | ₹2,49,999 | Not published by ASUS |
| Announced | January 2024 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home Single Language | Windows 11 Pro |
| Model Numbers | PH16-72 | G635 (G635LR, G635LW, G635LX) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 357.8 x 277.6 x 26.9 mm | 354 x 268 x 22.8 to 30.8 mm |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 30.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.8 kg |
| Build | Abyssal black chassis with RGB Predator cover logo and rear Infinity Mirror lighting bar | No info |
| Colours | Abyssal Black | No info |
Display | ||
| Size | 16-inch (16:10) | 16-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | 2560 x 1600 (2.5K, 16:10) |
| Panel Type | IPS | Mini LED |
| Anti-Glare | Yes (matte) | Yes |
| HDR | Not published by Acer | Yes (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | Mini LED (some regions) | Not published by ASUS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz (250 Hz Mini LED option) | 240 Hz, G-Sync, 3 ms |
| Brightness | 500 nits (IPS) / up to 1000 nits (Mini LED) | 1200 nits peak |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core i7-14700HX / Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24 cores (8P + 16E), 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24 cores / 24 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 36 MB cache |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 8 GB / RTX 4080 12 GB (India), up to RTX 4090 16 GB globally, up to 175 W | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (12 GB GDDR7, 140 W) / RTX 5080 (16 GB, 175 W) / RTX 5090 (24 GB GDDR7, 175 W), MUX Switch + Advanced Optimus |
| NPU | None | Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM | Not published by Acer | 64 GB or 128 GB (by SKU) |
| RAM Slots | Not published by Acer | 2 x SO-DIMM |
| Storage Options | 1 TB / 2 TB | 4 TB (2 x 2 TB, RAID 0) |
| Storage Type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
| M.2 Slots | Not published by Acer | 2 |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 6.5 hours | No info |
| Charger | 330W | 380 W adapter, USB-C power delivery supported (100 W) |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (120Gbps, DisplayPort, PD, G-Sync) |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (one with power-off charging), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.1 FRL |
| SD Card Slot | microSD card reader | None |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm audio jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Ethernet | Ethernet (RJ-45) | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Killer BE1750x) | Wi-Fi 7 (triple band, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Not published by Acer | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| Webcam Features | TNR, Acer PurifiedView | Not published by ASUS |
| Speakers | 2 speakers (stereo) | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Not published by Acer | Yes |
| Microphones | 3 mics, PurifiedVoice 2.0 | Array mic, AI noise cancelling |
| Audio Tuning | DTS:X Ultra | Smart Amp, Hi-Res (headphone) |
| Keyboard Backlight | Per-key RGB | RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | NumberPad on touchpad |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Yes |
| Per-Key RGB | Yes | Yes |
| IR Face Unlock | Not published by Acer | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| TPM | Firmware TPM | Firmware TPM |
| Notable Features | 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, liquid metal on CPU, vector heat pipes, MagKey 3.0 | AniMe Vision lid display, Aura Sync light bar, Mini LED HDR panel, dual Thunderbolt 5, MUX Switch with NVIDIA Advanced Optimus |