Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
61.6Performance47.5
73.3Display41.6
44.8Battery78.7
23Portability75.1
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 57.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+52) and battery (+34). Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) 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 48
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 42
- 230% higher charging: 330 W vs 100 W
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 600 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 23
- 46% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 45% lower thickness: 16 mm vs 28.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+67% | 600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1x M.2 2242 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+17%Top 25% | 2,540Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+48%Top 18% | 12,578Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+230% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.46 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 16 mm+45% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 40Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 6 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p with IR, privacy shutter and ToF sensor |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 Gen 9 (14AHP9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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