Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
61.6Performance38.3
73.3Display26.5
44.8Battery61.1
23Portability80.5
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 48, pulling ahead mainly in display (+47) and performance (+23). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 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 38
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 27
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 317% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 23
- 136% higher Web browsing endurance: 13 h vs 5.5 h
- 54% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,549 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | IPS (WUXGA low-power) |
| 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 T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+32% | 2,250 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+116% | 8,600 |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 13 h+136% |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.24 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 16.9 mm+42% |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled aluminum and magnesium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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