Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
61.6Performance33
73.3Display26.5
44.8Battery36.7
23Portability75.2
9 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 39.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+47) and performance (+29). Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (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 33
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 45 vs 37
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 317% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 75 vs 23
- 49% lower weight: 1.38 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 39% lower thickness: 17.7 mm vs 28.9 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+317% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+150% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+29%Top 25% | 2,306Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+120%Top 18% | 8,460Bottom 5% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+71% | 53 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.38 kg+49% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 17.7 mm+39% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon-fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (aluminum lid on grey models) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (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 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack; optional Nano-SIM and smart card reader |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP with privacy shutter (5MP + IR optional) |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (standard on grey, optional on black), optional IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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