Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
57.4Performance46.1
52.2Display35.1
86.7Battery52
23.3Portability71.9
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)2 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) wins this laptop face-off, 56.4 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+17). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 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 46
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 52
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 23
- 48% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 26% lower thickness: 19.7 mm vs 26.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| 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 (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+5%Top 22% | 2,894Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+30%Top 30% | 11,979Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+41% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.4 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 26.8 mm | 19.7 mm+26% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic chassis | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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