Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
61.6Performance44
73.3Display23.3
44.8Battery29.3
23Portability67.7
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+50) and performance (+18). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 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 44
- 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 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- 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) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS |
| 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) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 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) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 15% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.62 kg+40% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 17.9 mm+38% |
| Material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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