Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
61.6Performance46.1
73.3Display35.1
44.8Battery52
23Portability71.9
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and performance (+16). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 46
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 35
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger battery score: 52 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 23
- 48% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 32% lower thickness: 19.7 mm vs 28.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+150% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+3%Top 25% | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+55%Top 18% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.4 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 19.7 mm+32% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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