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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 depends on your needs. If your priority is gaming, graphic design, or engineering software that requires a more powerful graphics card and a beefier processor, the Acer might be the better fit despite its higher price point. The tradeoff is that it will be heavier and may have a shorter battery life, which impacts portability. On the other hand, if you prefer a laptop that is less expensive, lighter, with longer battery life and the versatility of a 2-in-1 device that can be used as both a laptop and a tablet, the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is a compelling choice; keep in mind, however, that while it's suitable for everyday use and some lighter creative tasks, it won't match the Acer in handling intensive tasks or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Flex 5 14
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.2
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
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 Neo 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a superior gaming experience with its powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 and a high screen refresh rate, providing smooth visuals critical for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Lenovo Flex 5's AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 and standard refresh rate deliver fair performance suitable for less demanding gaming and general use.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 stands out for engineering and design use due to its powerful Intel i5 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card, and high-quality IPS screen with good color coverage and contrast, making it capable of handling demanding applications and detailed visual work, but it's heavier which affects portability. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 is also suitable for engineering and design with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega 8 graphics, and a versatile touchscreen IPS display, but it may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the Helios Neo 16; however, it offers greater portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Screen Quality
7.8
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Flex 5 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, where panel type, resolution, and brightness are key, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a sharp display and luminosity that make for a pleasant viewing experience, while the Lenovo Flex 5 14 offers a decent display but with less vivid visuals. In engineering and design, where precise color representation is crucial, the Acer delivers wider color ranges which are important for accuracy in creative work, whereas the Lenovo still manages to provide adequate color fidelity for less demanding tasks. However, for gaming or 3D work where high refresh rates are paramount, the Acer's screen lags, providing less fluid motion, whereas the Lenovo also falls short, making neither ideal for highly immersive or fast-paced visuals.
Battery
5.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has 11.5 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.
Portability
Fair
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 has very good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$420
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 costs $420.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
277.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo Flex 5 14 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 are both 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
7.5
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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
7.0
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo Flex 5 14 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 Neo 16 and the Lenovo Flex 5 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Lenovo Flex 5 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | December 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 12.3'' x 8.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 12.32" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 8.85" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 11.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 52.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 277 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 sacrifices portability and a truly budget price in the name of additional power. While remaining relatively budget-friendly, this gaming laptop packs serious processing chops, and Acer optimizes its internals to deliver respectable 1080p (or 1200p) gameplay from an RTX 4050. Its keyboard and chassis design won't win it any awards, but its display is a cut above for the price."
Lenovo Flex 5 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2021
"The highlight of the latest IdeaPad Flex 5 14 is clearly its AMD CPU. The octa-core Ryzen 7 5700U is insanely fast even when compared to the best Tiger Lake Ultrabooks in the market or even Core H CPUs in many gaming laptops. It's a lot of raw processing power for what is supposed to be a budget 14-inch convertible. If your daily workloads can benefit from extra multi-thread CPU performance, then look no further than the inexpensive AMD-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14. For regular on-the-road browsing or video streaming, however, a slimmer and lighter 10th gen Core Yoga, Spectre, or XPS would be a more balanced option."
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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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