Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) vs Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
69.9Performancespec-based57.4
100Graphics85
52.2Displayspec-based75.1
86.7Batteryspec-based56.6
23Portabilityspec-based64.3
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) scores 65.9 against 65.8 for Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73)
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 85
- 109% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 12,021
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 35% higher charging: 330 W vs 245 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
- 175% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 400 nits
- 39% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 34% lower weight: 1.78 kg vs 2.7 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,100 nits+175% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, up to 115W) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen 5 and Gen 4 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4; second M.2 2280 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,045+3%Top 18% | 2,958Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,896+23%Top 10% | 16,116Top 32% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+109%Top 1% | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9.2 h |
| Charging | 330 W+35% | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.78 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 16.9 mm+39% |
| Material | Metal lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, Killer E5000B Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD up to 140W / 100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer 1750x) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera, no privacy shutter | 5MP with IR camera and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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