Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) vs Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
68.5chipPerformancespec-based57.4
97.5Graphics85
55.5Displayspec-based75.1
89.3Batteryspec-based56.6
20Portabilityspec-based64.3
3 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)3 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) scores 65.9 against 65.8 for Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71)
- Stronger graphics score: 98 vs 85
- 84% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU): 22,099 vs 12,021
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
- 10% higher capacity: 92 Wh vs 84 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11)
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 48% lower weight: 1.78 kg vs 3.4 kg
- 40% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 28 mm
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (ACR anti-glare film) | OLED (glossy, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, up to 115W) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 | LPDDR5X-8533 (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; second M.2 2280 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,958Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,116Top 32% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 22,099+84%Top 9% | 12,021Bottom 31% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 92 Wh+10% | 84 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9.2 h |
| Charging | — | 245 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 1.78 kg+48% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 16.9 mm+40% |
| Material | — | Aluminum (top and bottom) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, RJ-45 Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB4 (40Gbps, USB PD up to 140W / 100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 2x USB-A (5Gbps, one always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K/60Hz), SD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p IR camera | 5MP with IR camera and e-shutter |
| Biometrics | — | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition (no fingerprint reader) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI (PHN18-I71) | Lenovo Legion 7a Gen 11 (16AGP11) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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