Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
61.6Performance59.9
73.3Display55.5
44.8Battery73.3
23Portability29.1
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) wins this laptop face-off, 56.2 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and portability (+6). 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 display score: 73 vs 56
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
- 13% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 80 Wh
- 10% higher charging: 330 W vs 300 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 29 vs 23
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+4% | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+3%Top 38% | 2,889Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+3%Top 24% | 18,126Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+10% | 300 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.5 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 27 mm+7% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid, plastic (PC-ABS) base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 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 (one with 140W PD, both with DisplayPort 1.4), 4x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 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 Pro 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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