Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
61.6Performance51.2
73.3Display67.7
44.8Battery78.7
23Portability54.3
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 wins this laptop face-off, 61.9 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and portability (+31). 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 51
- Stronger display score: 73 vs 68
- 94% higher charging: 330 W vs 170 W
- 52% higher Refresh rate: 250 Hz vs 165 Hz
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,600 vs 14,697
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 45
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 23
- 37% lower thickness: 18.3 mm vs 28.9 mm
- 24% lower weight: 2.05 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 1,000 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,499
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (WQXGA) | Mini-LED (touch, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 250 Hz+52% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2280 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,980+16%Top 25% | 2,566Bottom 39% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 18,600+27%Top 18% | 14,697Top 37% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5.5 h | — |
| Charging | 330 W+94% | 170 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.05 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 28.9 mm | 18.3 mm+37% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderbolt 4, USB-C 20Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | None | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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