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Updated January 10, 2024·

For intensive tasks such as gaming or engineering software, the Acer Predator Helios 16 with an Intel i7 and Nvidia RTX 4070 will provide better performance compared to the Lenovo Legion 7's AMD Ryzen 7 and Nvidia RTX 3070. However, this can result in shorter battery life. The Helios has a higher refresh rate display which is great for smooth gameplay, but the trade-off is potentially reduced battery life. Both have high-resolution displays and ample storage and memory, making them good for general use and productivity. Portability is a consideration; the Acer is slightly heavier and thicker, which can make it less convenient for travel. The Lenovo may offer a better balance between performance and portability. Both options offer customizable RGB keyboards, similar build quality, and run on Windows 11 Home. Your choice should be based on whether maximum performance or a balance of performance and portability is your priority. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for content creation
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
  • Very good overall build quality
  • Good portability
  • Very good speakers
  • Excellent keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.5
Predator Helios 16
Legion 7
7.8
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.

Screen Quality

8.8
Predator Helios 16
Legion 7
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16
Legion 7
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16
Legion 7
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16
Legion 7
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 7 is good.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16
Legion 7
8.2
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both very good for engineering and design.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16
Legion 7
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
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 7 is good.

Software Development

7.9
Predator Helios 16
Legion 7
7.6
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Lenovo Legion 7 are both good for software development.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16
Legion 7
6.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$1,526
Predator Helios 16
Legion 7
$1,500
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a price of $1,526 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.

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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16Lenovo Legion 7
Acer Predator Helios 16Lenovo Legion 7

GENERAL

Price
$1,526
$1,500
Release Date
March 1, 2023May 1, 2022
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1''14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86''
Weight
5.73 lbs5.5 lbs
Width
14.15"14.01"
Depth
10.88"10.27"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-13700HXAMD Ryzen 7 5800H
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
54
RAM Slots
22
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours6.5 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh80 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16002560 x 1600
Refresh Rate
240Hz165Hz
Display Brightness
498 nits469 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/108.5/10
Portability Score
6.4/107/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesYes
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/106.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/109/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p720p
Fingerprint Reader
NoNo
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
33
USB-C ports
23
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
4N/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."

Lenovo Legion 7

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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."

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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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