Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
61.6Performance44
73.3Display35.3
44.8Battery46.7
23Portability36.8
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and performance (+18). Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 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 44
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 35
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
- Stronger portability score: 37 vs 23
- 17% lower thickness: 23.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 12% lower weight: 2.38 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+74% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+233% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 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 LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 24% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.38 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 23.9 mm+17% |
| Material | Aluminum | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
Related comparisons
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs Dell XPS GooglebookVSAcer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)VSAcer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)VSAcer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (Snapdragon X Elite)VSLenovo LOQ 15IAX9vs Asus ExpertBook P3 G2VSLenovo LOQ 15IAX9vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX10VSLenovo LOQ 15IAX9vs Framework Laptop 12VSLenovo LOQ 15IAX9vs Apple MacBook NeoVS