Dell 16 Plus vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Comparison

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Dell 16 Plus vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing 16 Plus and Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025, two laptops from Dell and Acer. Dell 16 Plus was introduced to market in January 2025 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 was launched in February 2025. There is only 1 months difference between 16 Plus and Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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16 Plus and Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 are members of Acer's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Dell Alienware 16 Aurora	May 2025	16.0"	356.98 x 265.43 x 15.2-22.7 mm	2.49 kg (5.49 lbs)
Dell Alienware 16X Aurora	May 2025	16.0"	356.98 x 265.43 x 19.2-23.4 mm	2.57 kg (5.67 lbs)
Dell Pro Max 14	March 2025	14.0"	313 x 227.3 x 14.79-18.9 mm	1.83 kg (4.04 lbs)
Dell Pro Max 16	March 2025	16.0"	358 x 256 x 15.08-19.08 mm	2.2 kg (4.85 lbs)
Dell 16 Plus	January 2025	16.0"	356.78 x 250.6 x 16.99 mm	1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)
Dell 14 Plus	January 2025	14.0"	314 x 226.15 x 14-16.95 mm	1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)
Dell Pro 16	January 2025	16.0"	358 x 251.82 x 18.89-20.85 mm	1.92 kg (4.23 lbs)
Dell Pro 13 Plus	January 2025	13.3"	300 x 215 x 19.78-19.95 mm	1.23 kg (2.71 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Dell 16 Plus and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Dell 16 Plus Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
GPU: Intel Arc 130V
16GB Ram
356.78 x 250.6 x 16.99 mm (14.05 x 9.87 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Key Specs

Launched in February 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 12GB
16GB Ram
356.78 x 275.5 x 13.47-26.75 mm (14.05 x 10.85 x 0.53-1.05 inches)
Weight: 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how 16 Plus and Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Dell 16 Plus over Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025

Weight	1.87 kg vs 2.70 kg	0.83 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83% vs ~75.5%	Larger screen area ratio
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 4 nm	Newer Generation GPU
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint

Reasons to choose Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 over Dell 16 Plus

Refresh Rate	180 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 35 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU FLOPS	31.3 TFLOPS vs 3.3 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 and Dell 16 Plus

Launch Dates	January 2025 vs February 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 and Dell 16 Plus

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Dell 16 Plus vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Dell 16 Plus and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.87 kg (4.12 lbs)	2.7 kg (5.95 lbs)
Surface Area	894 cm2 (138.7 inches2)	983 cm2 (152.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83%	~75.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.1 mm	~6.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.17 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.374 lbs/inch
Colors	Blue	Blue

Comparison of the Dell 16 Plus and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 External Dimensions

Weight

16 Plus weighs 1.87 kg (4.12 lbs), whereas the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 weighs 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Dell 16 Plus 1.87 kg

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 2.70 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Dell 16 Plus 16.99 mm

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 26.75 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Dell 16 Plus is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 is 0.17 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Dell 16 Plus vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Intel Core Ultra 9 288V	Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	5.2 GHz
Number of Cores	8 (4P + 4E)	Arc Graphics (4-
Number of Threads	8	20
L3 Cache	8 MB	30 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Arc Graphics 130V	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	3 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Dell 16 Plus and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Arc 130V	GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop 12GB GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop 12GB
Base Clock Frequency	600 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1850 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	30 W	140 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	3.3 TFLOPS	31.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	12 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR7
Memory Speed	8.53 Gbps	~28 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	896	4608

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Dell 16 Plus has a FLOPS value of 3.3 TFLOPS whereas the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 ' has a FLOPS value of 31.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	8533 MHz	6400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the 16 Plus and the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Dell 16 Plus	Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	64 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	330 W
Voltage	15.2 V

On the other hand, the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 features a higher battery capacity of 90 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the 16 Plus's 64 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Dell 16 Plus 64 Wh

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 90 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 offers a larger max storage capacity of 4 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the 16 Plus's storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Dell 16 Plus vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Dell 16 Plus and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both 16 Plus and Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the 16 Plus is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both 16 Plus and Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 feature the same pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Dell 16 Plus 142 ppi

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 142 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 offers a higher refresh rate of 180 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Dell 16 Plus 300 nits

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 400 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

Dell 16 Plus vs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
16 Plus features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 (v6E).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both 16 Plus and Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 have USB-A ports. 16 Plus has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both 16 Plus and Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both 16 Plus and Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Both 16 Plus and Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. 16 Plus does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both 16 Plus and Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v7	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.4	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes