Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs Lenovo Legion 5i (Gen 10)
Both on the Intel Core i9-14900HX, 16-inch vs 15.1-inch screens, 2.8 vs 1.9 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | Legion 5i (Gen 10) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | ₹1,34,999 (i7-14700HX, 16GB, 1TB, RTX 4050) / ₹1,49,999 (i7-14700HX, RTX 4060, WQXGA) / ₹1,79,999 (i9-14900HX, RTX 4070, 240 Hz) | No info |
| Announced | January 2024 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home Single Language | Windows 11 Home (Windows 11 Pro optional) |
| Model Numbers | PHN16-72 | Legion 5 15IRX10 (machine type 83LY) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 357.8 x 278.6 x 25.95 mm | 344.9 x 255.35 x 21.54 mm (OLED); 344.9 x 255.35 x 23.99 mm (IPS) |
| Thickness | 25.95 mm | 21.54 mm (OLED), 23.99 mm (IPS) |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 1.9 kg (OLED), 2.1 kg (IPS) |
| Body Material | Not published by Acer | PC-ABS |
| Lid Material | Anodized, laser-etched code | PC-ABS (aluminium on OLED) |
| Colours | Abyssal Black | Eclipse Black |
Display | ||
| Size | 16-inch (16:10) | 15.1-inch OLED or 15.3-inch IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) or 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) | 2560 x 1600 (200 ppi, 15.1-inch OLED) / 1920 x 1200 (148 ppi, 15.3-inch IPS) |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Anti-Glare | Yes (matte) | Yes (IPS) |
| Panel Type (Other Panels) | Not published by Acer | OLED (glossy, Dolby Vision) |
| HDR | Not published by Acer | DisplayHDR True Black 600 (OLED) |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz / 240 Hz (WQXGA) | 165 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits (WUXGA) / 500 nits (WQXGA) | 500 nits SDR, 1000 nits peak HDR (OLED); 300 nits (IPS) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB (165 Hz panels) / 100% DCI-P3 (240 Hz WQXGA) | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED), 100% sRGB (IPS) |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core i7-14650HX / Core i7-14700HX / Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core i7-13650HX, i7-14700HX, i9-14900HX (i7-13645HX in some markets) |
| Top Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24 cores (8P + 16E), 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz | Intel Core i9-14900HX, 24-core CPU (8P + 16E), 32 threads, up to 5.8 GHz, 36 MB cache |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6 GB / RTX 4060 8 GB / RTX 4070 8 GB (up to 140 W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB / RTX 5060 8GB / RTX 5070 8GB GDDR7 (all 115W) |
| NPU | None | None (Lenovo LA1 AI chip) |
| RAM Options | 16 GB | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-4800 or DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Slots | Not published by Acer | 2 SODIMM |
| Storage Options | 1 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
| M.2 Slots | Not published by Acer | 2 |
| Max Storage | 2 TB (RAID 0) | Not published by Lenovo |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 90 Wh | 80 Wh (60 Wh in some markets) |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours | Up to 9 hours (80 Wh) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Not published by Acer | Up to 9 hours (1080p) |
| Charger | 230W (RTX 4050) / 330W | 245W slim tip adapter (170W in some markets) |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | None |
| USB-C | None | 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 95 to 100W, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4) |
| USB-A | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (one with power-off charging), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always on) |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| SD Card Slot | microSD card reader | None |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm audio jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Charging Port | Not published by Acer | DC-in (slim tip) |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer AX1675i), Killer DoubleShot Pro | Wi-Fi 7 (OLED models), Wi-Fi 6 (IPS models) |
| Bluetooth | No info | Bluetooth 5.4 (Wi-Fi 7 models), 5.2 (Wi-Fi 6 models) |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p (720p on some WUXGA) | 720p (5 MP on OLED models) |
| Privacy Shutter | Not published by Acer | E-shutter |
| Webcam Features | TNR, Acer PurifiedView | Not published by Lenovo |
| Speakers | 2 speakers (stereo) | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | Not published by Acer | 2 x 2W |
| Microphones | Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 | Dual-array |
| Audio Tuning | DTS:X Ultra | HARMAN, Nahimic Audio |
| Keyboard Backlight | 4-zone RGB | White or 24-zone RGB |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key Travel | Not published by Acer | 1.6 mm |
| Copilot Key | Yes | Yes |
| TPM | Firmware TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
| Notable Features | 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans, liquid metal on CPU, vector heat pipes, PredatorSense 5.0 | 15.1-inch OLED option, Super Rapid Charge (70% in 30 min), Lenovo LA1 AI chip, up to 4 displays, upgradeable SODIMM RAM |