Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
68Performance43.7
56.4Display39.9
86.7Battery46.7
20Portability41.9
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and performance (+24). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 44
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 47
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 42 vs 20
- 21% lower thickness: 21.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- 18% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 2.8 kg
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS (WQXGA) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+50% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 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 Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,600Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,300Bottom 21% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.3 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 21.9 mm+21% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p with E-shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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