Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
61.6Performance44
73.3Display35.3
44.8Battery46.7
23Portability35.1
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 40.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and performance (+18). Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 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 Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger portability score: 35 vs 23
- 13% lower thickness: 25.2 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 Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i5-13420H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980Top 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600Top 15% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+94% | 170 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.38 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 25.2 mm+13% |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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