Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11)
59.9chipPerformance48.4
94.2Graphics87.6
73.3Displayspec-based61.1
44.8Batteryspec-based53.9
23Portabilityspec-based55.6
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 58.6 against 58.5 for Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) edges ahead in performance and graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 48
- Stronger graphics score: 94 vs 88
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 52% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 38% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 18,823 vs 13,644
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $2,960
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11)
- 62% higher Web browsing endurance: 8.9 h vs 5.5 h
- 31% lower thickness: 20 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 29% lower weight: 1.93 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+52% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 251HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (12GB GDDR7, up to 115W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM, 2 slots) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242 PCIe 5.0 slot + M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,762Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,233Top 46% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 18,823+38%Top 20% | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 8.9 h+62% |
| Charging | 330 W+35% | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.93 kg+29% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 20 mm+31% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps, USB PD 65-100W input, DisplayPort 2.1), 3x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 11 (15IAX11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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