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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the Acer Predator Helios 16 and the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro, consider that while both have similar storage, RAM, and high-end graphics cards, suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software. The Predator Helios 16 is slightly less expensive, offers a better battery life, and has a higher screen refresh rate which is great for fast-paced gaming, whereas the Legion 5 Pro, with a superior keyboard quality, might be more comfortable for long typing sessions. Both laptops have ample power for general use, but the Acer's bigger battery means longer unplugged usage, whereas the Lenovo is slightly lighter, benefiting portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.8
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing between the Acer Predator Helios 16 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5, consider how you'll use the laptop. For general tasks, their high-resolution and bright displays will be advantageous, offering clear and vibrant visuals. For engineering and design, both laptops provide excellent color accuracy, covering a broad range of colors, which is vital for precision work. However, if you're into gaming or 3D modeling, the lower refresh rates on these laptops may not provide the smooth visual experience typically desired for those activities, despite their good resolution and panel quality.
Battery
6.5 Hours
3.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 has 3.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$1,236
$1,840
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a price of $1,236 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 costs $1,840.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.8
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Lenovo Legion 5 Pro are both equipped with solid CPUs, ample RAM, high-quality IPS screens with a 16:10 aspect ratio, and similar storage, catering well to general use. While the Helios offers slightly better battery life and superior screen brightness, which may enhance viewing experience, the Legion 5 Pro is a bit lighter and therefore more portable, with a higher quality keyboard, though it has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
8.5
8.4
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both very good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for gaming and 3D partly because it has a high refresh rate screen, enhancing smooth visuals, and it houses a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU for rendering detailed graphics. Similarly, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 excels in these areas with the same high-end GPU and a quality IPS display, though with a slightly lower refresh rate, which may impact the fluidity of fast-paced visuals but may not be noticeable to all gamers.
Engineering and Design
8.7
8.5
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 boasts an Intel i7-13700HX processor with an Nvidia RTX 4070 graphics card, known for strong performance in demanding engineering applications and design work, coupled with quality screen rendering capabilities. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 counters with an AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX and the same Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, offering a comparable visual and processing proficiency, with both having ample memory and storage to handle complex tasks.
Content Creation
8.2
7.8
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.9
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 and Acer Predator Helios 16 both have only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 16 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,236 | $1,840 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.88" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 498 nits | 340 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Predator Helios 16
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Samuel Horti | June 2023
"The Predator Helios 16 stacks up well against its closest competition in benchmark comparisons. The Acer Predator Helios 16 isn't perfect. It's bulky, its lid feels flimsy and some of its keys are just too damned small – but none of its problems are fatal, and it shines where it counts. The powerful graphics and processor combo are spot on for this price point, the fans stop it getting hot under pressure, and the display is as good as you’ll find under $2,500. It's simply one of the best laptops to play demanding games on."
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Mark Knapp | July 2023
"It doesn't quite match its Legion Pro 7i sibling as an Editors' Choice winner, but Lenovo's AMD-powered Legion Pro 5 Gen 8 is a stylish, well-built gaming laptop with solid performance at both 1080p and its sharper native resolution. It's cheaper than some comparably equipped machines and better than some similarly priced ones. That's a recipe for success, even without its frequent availability of discounts or sales. A brighter screen and longer battery life would be nice, but even as is the Legion Pro 5 earns a solid recommendation."
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About Acer
Acer is a prominent Taiwanese electronics brand which makes a wide range of laptops, with multiple product lines catering to personal use, gaming, and business use. They are renowned for having exceptional value for money, as they frequently offer good specifications at a lower price than other manufacturers.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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