Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
VS
57.4Performance59.2
52.2Display75.1
86.7Battery78.7
23.3Portability56.9
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)4 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) wins this laptop face-off, 67.1 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+34) and display (+23). Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) 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 battery score: 87 vs 79
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10)
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 57 vs 23
- 175% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 400 nits
- 33% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 27% lower weight: 1.98 kg vs 2.7 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,599 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,100 nits+175% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | DDR5-5600 or DDR5-6400 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+4%Top 22% | 2,935Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | 17,431+12%Top 24% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+7% | 84 Wh |
| Charging | — | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.98 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 17.9 mm+33% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95-100W, DP 2.1), 2x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 5MP with IR and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 (16IAX10) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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