Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
VS
57.4Performance54.1
52.2Display39.9
86.7Battery73.3
23.3Portability35.7
5 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+13) and display (+12). Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) 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 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 54
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 73
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 45% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 165 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger portability score: 36 vs 23
- 13% lower weight: 2.36 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 15,588
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+45% | 165 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+14% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+7%Top 22% | 2,856Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | 17,201+10%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.36 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 25.2 mm+6% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, microSD, Killer Ethernet E3100G, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | None |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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