Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
61.6Performance54.1
73.3Display39.9
44.8Battery73.3
23Portability35.7
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and performance (+8). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 54
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 40
- 186% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 350 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 52% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 36 vs 23
- 13% lower weight: 2.36 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 25.2 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+52% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+186% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+4%Top 38% | 2,856Bottom 51% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+8%Top 24% | 17,201Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+43% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.36 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 25.2 mm+13% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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