Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
61.6Performance61.6
73.3Display55.5
44.8Battery48.5
23Portability26
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 50.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+18). Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 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
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger battery score: 49 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 26 vs 23
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (Legion 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 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 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 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980 | 2,980 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600 | 18,600 |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 5.5 h |
| Charging | 330 W | 330 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.62 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 26.6 mm+8% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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