Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
68Performance44
56.4Display23.3
86.7Battery29.3
20Portability67.7
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 39.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and display (+33). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 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 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 29
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15
- 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) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| 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) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i5-1335U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 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) | NVMe SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+91% | 47 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.62 kg+42% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 17.9 mm+36% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x SD card reader, 1x 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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