Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
57.4Performance61.6
52.2Display55.5
86.7Battery48.5
23.3Portability26
1 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 50.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+38). Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 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 49
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $2,699
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9
- Stronger performance score: 62 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 52
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 18,600 vs 15,588
- 11% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 90 Wh
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (Legion PureSight) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i9-14900HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 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 Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+2%Top 22% | 2,980Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588Top 30% | 18,600+19%Top 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 100 Wh+11% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5.5 h |
| Charging | — | 330 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.62 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 26.6 mm+1% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Thunderbolt 4 + USB 3.2, 140W PD), 4x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 2.5G, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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