Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
61.6Performance32.1
73.3Display23.3
44.8Battery29.3
23Portability72.8
9 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 36.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+50) and performance (+30). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) 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 32
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 29
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 317% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 23
- 47% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 18.6 mm vs 28.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+317% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+233% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (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 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+33%Top 25% | 2,245Bottom 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+124%Top 18% | 8,311Bottom 4% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.42 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 18.6 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum top, PC-ABS bottom (aluminum bottom on some models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | USB-A 5Gbps, USB-A 10Gbps, USB-C 20Gbps (PD 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4), Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (configuration dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 / 5.3 (configuration dependent) |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p or 1080p (optional IR) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Optional fingerprint reader in power button; optional IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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