Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
VS
57.4Performance45.3
52.2Display29.8
86.7Battery84
23.3Portability82.2
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) scores 56.4 against 56.6 for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 30
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 55% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,900 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 23
- 58% lower weight: 1.14 kg vs 2.7 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 26.8 mm
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS (WUXGA, multi-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 355 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+12%Top 18% | 2,722Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,588+41%Top 34% | 11,036Bottom 19% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+55% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 21.9 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.14 kg+58% |
| 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 ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD 15-65W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack; optional nano-SIM slot (WWAN models) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 11 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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