Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
69.9Performance64.7
52.2Display64.4
86.7Battery73.3
23Portability32.5
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73)4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) scores 60.7 against 60.7 for Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73)
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 65
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 73
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 33 vs 23
- 175% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 400 nits
- 10% lower weight: 2.43 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,499 vs $2,300
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,100 nits+175% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen 5 and Gen 4 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,045Top 19% | 3,089+1%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,896Top 11% | 19,885Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | 330 W+10% | 300 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.43 kg+10% |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 26 mm+6% |
| Material | Metal lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum (top), PC-ABS (bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C (10Gbps, DP 2.1, 65-100W PD), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 2x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer 1750x) | Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera, no privacy shutter | 5MP with e-shutter (720p on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | None (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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