Alienware x16 R1 vs. Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)

In depth comparison and review of Alienware x16 R1 and Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Alienware x16 R1 vs. Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.481 cm x 28.998 cm x 1.857 cm 35.778 cm x 27.755 cm x 2.785 cm
Weight 2.72 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Lunar silver Abyssal black
DISPLAY Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 188.7 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 9 ms response rate, 3ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (Overdrive), Dell ComfortView Plus, 12 ms response rate (max), 7 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate (without overdrive), 0.134 mm pixel pitch Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 36 MB
Chipset - Intel HM770
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6000 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 6000 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1920 x 1080 (standard), 640 x 360 (infrared) Yes - Full HD
Resolution 2.07 Megapixel (standard), 0.23 Megapixel (infrared) -
Camera Features IR/RGB camera, 80 degrees, 86.6 degrees (IR camera) Temporal Noise Reduction
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360 -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Six speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3281 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio DTS:X
Audio Features - Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 2230 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
Battery Weight 330 g -
AC ADAPTER Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 19.5 V, 12.31 A 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Interfaces HDMI 2.1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Alienware Command Center -
MISCELLANEOUS Alienware x16 R1 Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ExpressCharge, ExpressChargeBoost Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
SAR Value - 0.602 W/kg (body), 0.602 W/kg (head), 0.602 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.602 W/kg (head)
0.602 W/kg (body)
0.602 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71
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