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Updated March 13, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or tasks that require more graphical power, the Acer Predator is well-suited for you, but it's heavier and bulkier, limiting portability. The Lenovo ThinkBook offers a sleek design and is more portable, making it ideal for business and general use; however, it may not handle intensive tasks as well. Investing in the ThinkBook is worth considering if you value a lighter laptop for daily carry and don't need high-end performance. On the other hand, the Acer provides better performance for a slightly lower price at the expense of portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Excellent portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.5
6.6
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 comes with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, giving it an edge for those specific tasks. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while offering decent performance with its CPU and screen quality, doesn't match the Helios in terms of graphics performance and refresh rate, making it less suited for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.7
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Acer Predator Helios 16 typically offers a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a robust GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering software and provide a sharp screen for detailed design work. While the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, being lighter and with a more compact form factor, makes for easier portability and also offers good keyboard and speaker quality, its performance for engineering tasks, although competent, may not match that of the Acer, especially in graphics-intensive applications.
Screen Quality
8.8
8.2
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
498.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x for general use, gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Helios 16 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x have high-resolution displays with bright and clear panels, which make text and images sharp and easy to read. Their screens excel in engineering and design due to wide color gamuts that ensure accurate color representation, crucial for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D, their lower refresh rates could lead to less smooth visuals, which is less ideal for fast-paced games or intensive 3D modeling.
Battery
6.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has 8 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.
Portability
Fair
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.5in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
1.0in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,236
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a price of $1,236 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.9
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
498.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good.
The Acer Predator Helios 16, with its powerful CPU and ample RAM, plus high-quality screen, is ideal for performance-heavy tasks like gaming or engineering, though it's heavier and has shorter battery life, limiting its portability. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, while still offering a solid CPU and RAM for general use, prioritizes portability and battery life along with a good screen, making it more suited for everyday tasks and on-the-go users, though its smaller size might compromise speaker and keyboard size compared to the Acer.
Content Creation
8.2
8.0
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9
9.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and Acer Predator Helios 16 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 ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios 16 | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,236 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 10.9'' x 1'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.88" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700HX | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 498 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.4/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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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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