Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
VS
65.1chipPerformancespec-based47.6
92.6Graphicschip61.9
55.5Displayspec-based58
86.7Batteryspec-based86.7
20Portabilityspec-based74.6
4 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-723 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 scores 63.7 against 63.4 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 edges ahead in graphics, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72
- Stronger graphics score: 93 vs 62
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 18% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 15.3 ″
- 13% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 80 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- 120% higher Peak brightness: 1,100 nits vs 500 nits
- 58% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 37% lower thickness: 17.7 mm vs 28 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,549 vs $2,200
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+18% | 15.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,100 nits+120% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 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 | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,795Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 11,037Bottom 20% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | 17,434Top 21% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+13% | 80 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 17.5 h |
| Charging | — | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 1.4 kg+58% |
| Thickness | 28 mm | 17.7 mm+37% |
| Material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 40Gbps, USB PD 3.0, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer 1675i) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD (1080p) IR camera | 8MP camera with discrete IR camera, ToF sensor and electronic privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader in the power button, IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 AI PHN18-72 | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 15 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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