Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (18IAX10)
61.6Performancespec-based70.8
94.2Graphics97.5
73.3Displayspec-based56.2
44.8Batteryspec-based48.9
23Portabilityspec-based20
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)10 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (18IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) scores 59.1 against 59 for Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (18IAX10). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
- 92% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 520 nits
- 23% lower weight: 2.7 kg vs 3.5 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,499 vs $3,790
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (18IAX10)
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 94
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 21% higher charging: 400 W vs 330 W
- 17% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 18,823
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (18IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (glossy, non-touch, G-SYNC, DisplayHDR 400) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+4% | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+92% | 520 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (18IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU (175W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 (2x SO-DIMM; 4 slots total) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (4x M.2 2280; one PCIe 5.0 slot, three PCIe 4.0) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (18IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 23% | 3,062+3%Top 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 17% | 20,352+9%Top 7% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 18,823Top 20% | 22,099+17%Top 9% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (18IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 5.6 h+2% |
| Charging | 330 W | 400 W+21% |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (18IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg+23% | 3.5 kg |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 28 mm+3% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum + forged carbon (top), aluminum (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (18IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 5 (80Gbps, USB PD 95-100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C (10Gbps), 3x USB-A (10Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), 2.5GbE RJ-45, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion 9i Gen 10 (18IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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