Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
61.6Performance45.2
73.3Display38.4
44.8Battery68.4
23Portability91.4
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 wins this laptop face-off, 56.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+68) and battery (+24). Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) 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 45
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 38
- 408% higher charging: 330 W vs 65 W
- 108% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 23
- 173% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 5.5 h
- 63% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 50% lower thickness: 14.4 mm vs 28.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,999 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+108% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits+100% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+10% | 2,720 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+69% | 11,000 |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+58% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | 15 h+173% |
| Charging | 330 W+408% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 0.99 kg+63% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 14.4 mm+50% |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber + magnesium-aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 8MP + IR |
| Biometrics | None | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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