Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
68Performance44
56.4Display38.3
86.7Battery46.7
20Portability43.5
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
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 LOQ Essential 15IRH11 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 38
- 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 Essential 15IRH11
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 20
- 25% lower weight: 2.1 kg vs 2.8 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 25.2 mm vs 27.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $980 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+5% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits+75% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5200 |
| 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 LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | — | 135 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 2.1 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm | 25.2 mm+10% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 720p |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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