Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
61.6Performance30.7
73.3Display23.3
44.8Battery29.3
23Portability67.7
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in display (+50) and performance (+31). IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 29
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 317% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 23
- 40% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+317% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+233% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 15% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.62 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 17.9 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, microSD, 3.5mm | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader on power button |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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