Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
68Performance61.6
56.4Display55.5
86.7Battery48.5
20Portability26
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 50.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38) and performance (+6). Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 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 62
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 49
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger portability score: 26 vs 20
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS (Legion PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+5% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,980Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 18,600Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5.5 h |
| Charging | — | 330 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.62 kg+6% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 26.6 mm+4% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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