Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
68Performance42.1
56.4Display26.5
86.7Battery49.3
20Portability73.9
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and display (+30). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) 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 42
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 49
- 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 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 20
- 48% lower weight: 1.46 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 39% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+32% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| 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 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+58% | 57 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.46 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 16.9 mm+39% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum top, composite base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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