Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
VS
64.6Performance47.6
52.2Display26.5
37.5Battery64.6
44.6Portability81
6 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) scores 51.9 against 52.1 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition edges ahead in portability and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71)
- Stronger performance score: 65 vs 48
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 27
- 300% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 75% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 19,675 vs 11,216
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- Stronger battery score: 65 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 81 vs 45
- 184% higher Web browsing endurance: 14.2 h vs 5 h
- 47% lower weight: 1.21 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 17.2 mm vs 19.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,700
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+300% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 398 nits | 400 nits+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,113+12%Top 12% | 2,768Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,675+75%Top 13% | 11,216Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 76 Wh+38% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | 14.2 h+184% |
| Charging | 230 W+254% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.21 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17.2 mm+14% |
| Material | Metal lid, plastic base | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4 USB-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 E3100G 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 1080p + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face recognition (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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