Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
57.4Performance42.1
52.2Display35.3
86.7Battery46.7
23.3Portability36.8
7 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 40.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+40) and display (+17). Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 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 42
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 47
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9
- Stronger portability score: 37 vs 23
- 12% lower weight: 2.38 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 23.9 mm vs 26.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,900
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+33% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i5-13450HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 115W) |
| 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 LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+28%Top 22% | 2,381Bottom 17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+23%Top 30% | 12,684Bottom 43% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+50% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | — | 230 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 2.38 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 23.9 mm+11% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | PC-ABS plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| 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 LOQ 15IRX9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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