Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
68Performance30.7
56.4Display23.3
86.7Battery29.3
20Portability67.7
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 35.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and performance (+37). IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 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 Neo 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 20
- 42% lower weight: 1.62 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+75% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.62 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 17.9 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Polycarbonate-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm combo jack | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p FHD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader on power button |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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