Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
61.6Performance42.1
73.3Display35.3
44.8Battery46.7
23Portability36.8
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 40.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and performance (+20). Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 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 42
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 35
- 233% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 300 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 74% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
- 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: $799 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i5-13450HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 115W) |
| 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 LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+25%Top 38% | 2,381Bottom 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+47%Top 24% | 12,684Bottom 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+43% | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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