Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
61.6Performance50.2
73.3Display26.5
44.8Battery44
23Portability80.5
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53.9 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+47) and performance (+11). Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) 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 50
- 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 6 (Snapdragon)
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 23
- 54% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 42% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,699 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8448 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+21%Top 25% | 2,462Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+26%Top 18% | 14,767Top 36% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.24 kg+54% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 16.9 mm+42% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (top), aluminum (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 40Gbps (USB-C), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro (Arm) |
Related comparisons
Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs ASUS TUF Gaming A14 (2024)VSAcer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs Dell XPS GooglebookVSAcer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)VSAcer Predator Helios 16 (2024)vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)VSLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)VSLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)vs Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)VSLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)vs HP HyperX OMEN 15VSLenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 (Snapdragon)vs MSI Stealth 16 AI StudioVS