ASUS Vivobook S 14 14" ASUS Vivobook Laptop Cool Silver 2024
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook S 14 14" ASUS Vivobook Laptop Cool Silver 2024
The ASUS laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its value, performance, and display quality, especially for office work and school. Users praise the battery life for light tasks and the affordable price, though some note issues with the trackpad, WiFi connectivity, and a fingerprint-prone surface. A few mention reduced battery life under heavy load and a gap in the lid design.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good battery life for light tasks
- Excellent display quality
- Fast and lightweight
- Easy setup and connectivity
Cons
- Trackpad surface feels sticky
- WiFi connectivity issues
- Fingerprint magnet surface
- Battery life drops under heavy load
- Gap in lid hinge area
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8
The Acer Helios 16 AI is a well-built, high-performance laptop that excels at gaming, creative work, and daily productivity. Users praise its speed, ability to run AI tasks locally, and vibrant RGB lighting, all at a competitive price. While reviews are uniformly positive, the sample is small and lacks critical feedback.
Pros
- High gaming performance
- Fast AI task execution
- Great build quality
- Vibrant RGB lighting
- Competitive price point
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook S 14 14" ASUS Vivobook Laptop | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 5.0 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | OLED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | — | 2.5 GbE |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.88 kg★ | 2.70 kg |
| Battery | — | 90 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook S 14 14" ASUS Vivobook Laptop Cool Silver 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong screen (72nd percentile)
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average port selection (25th percentile)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16" PHN16-73-95G8
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 30 specs.
