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Predator Helios 16 (2024)
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IdeaPad Slim 5i
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)
  • Very good for general use
  • Very good for engineering and design
  • Very good for gaming and AI
  • Very good for software development
  • Very good for content creation
  • Very good overall display quality
  • Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
  • Good portability
  • Very good keyboard

Key differences

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Gaming and AI

8.3
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
6.3
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is only fair.

Engineering and Design

8.7
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.0
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.

Content Creation

8.2
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.4
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.

Software Development

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.4
9.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.

Screen Quality

8.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
499.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

6.5 Hours
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
8.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios 16 has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Fair
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,599
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
$828
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$2,500

The Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) has a price of $1,599 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
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Key similarities

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General Use

8.0
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.5
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
499.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
6.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.

Build Quality

7.4
Predator Helios 16 (2024)
IdeaPad Slim 5i
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) both have good build quality.

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How the Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024) and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i

GENERAL

Price
$1,599
$828
Release Date
January 1, 2024May 1, 2023
Overall Dimensions
14.2'' x 10.9'' x 0.98''14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7''
Weight
5.73 lbs4.17 lbs
Width
14.15"14.02"
Depth
10.88"9.88"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-14700HXIntel i5-1335U
RAM
16 GB16 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
20
Storage
1024 GB512 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.5 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
90 Wh56.6 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
16"16"
Display Technology
IPSIPS
Resolution
2560 x 16001920 x 1200
Refresh Rate
165Hz60Hz
Display Brightness
499 nits315 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.6/10
Portability Score
6.4/107.6/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
7.5/107.5/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
7.5/108/10
Speaker Quality Score
7/106.5/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
32
USB-C ports
22
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
33
Thunderbolt Version
4N/A

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (2024)

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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 IdeaPad Slim 5i

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HT Tech

Robin Sinha | February 2021
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."

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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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