Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
68Performance44
56.4Display35.3
86.7Battery46.7
20Portability36.8
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 41.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and performance (+24). Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 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 35
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 47
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9
- Stronger portability score: 37 vs 20
- 15% lower weight: 2.38 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 23.9 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+75% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (6GB, 105W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-4800 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| 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 (2 slots) |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.38 kg+15% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 23.9 mm+14% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3x USB-A 5Gbps, USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4, power delivery), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 720p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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