Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
69.9Performancespec-based51.2
100Graphics82.1
52.2Displayspec-based67.7
86.7Batteryspec-based78.7
23Portabilityspec-based54.3
8 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73)3 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) scores 65.9 against 64.5 for Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9. 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 82
- 141% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 25,090 vs 10,397
- 100% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 94% higher charging: 330 W vs 170 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 400 nits
- 34% lower thickness: 18.3 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 24% lower weight: 2.05 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,300
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Mini-LED (touch, DisplayHDR 1000) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 3200x2000 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,200 nits+200% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (Meteor Lake) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop (8GB GDDR6) |
| RAM | 64 GB+100% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5x-7467 (soldered) |
| 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 2280 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,045+19%Top 18% | 2,566Bottom 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,896+35%Top 10% | 14,697Top 42% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090+141%Top 1% | 10,397Bottom 22% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | 330 W+94% | 170 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.05 kg+24% |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 18.3 mm+34% |
| Material | Metal lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum (anodized) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 7 (Intel Killer 1750x) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera, no privacy shutter | 5MP + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | IR camera face unlock (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 16 AI (PH16-73) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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