Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) vs Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a 15-inch Gen 11 (15ASH11)
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63.6Performancespec-basedchip53
100Graphicschip80.9
54.7Displayspec-based64.4
98.7Batteryspec-based78.7
20Portabilityspec-based67.2
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71)4 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a 15-inch Gen 11 (15ASH11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) scores 66.3 against 66.2 for Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a 15-inch Gen 11 (15ASH11). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71)
- Stronger graphics score: 100 vs 81
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 18% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 15.3 ″
- 18% higher capacity: 99 Wh vs 84 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a 15-inch Gen 11 (15ASH11)
- 52% lower weight: 1.69 kg vs 3.5 kg
- 43% lower thickness: 16.7 mm vs 29.6 mm
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 1,000 nits
- Lower launch price: $2,570 vs $4,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a 15-inch Gen 11 (15ASH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+18% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini LED (Dual-Mode: 4K 120Hz / FHD 240Hz, G-SYNC) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,100 nits+10% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a 15-inch Gen 11 (15ASH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU (24GB GDDR7) | AMD Radeon 8060S (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD (Gen 5 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a 15-inch Gen 11 (15ASH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,524Bottom 23% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,741Top 3% | — |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 25,090Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a 15-inch Gen 11 (15ASH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 99 Wh+18% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a 15-inch Gen 11 (15ASH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 1.69 kg+52% |
| Thickness | 29.6 mm | 16.7 mm+43% |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a 15-inch Gen 11 (15ASH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack, RJ-45 Ethernet, DC-in, Kensington lock | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort 2.1; one with USB PD up to 180W, one up to 100W), 2x USB-A (10Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), UHS-II SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel Killer BE1750x) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR webcam | 5MP IR camera with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-I71) | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7a 15-inch Gen 11 (15ASH11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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