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The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers higher performance with a more powerful Intel processor and Nvidia graphics, making it suitable for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, and machine learning. Expect to pay more for this performance, along with a high refresh rate display which is great for gaming. However, it is less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has an AMD processor with integrated graphics, suited for general use and lighter tasks. It's often less expensive, has a larger screen, but a standard refresh rate display. The IdeaPad is also lighter, which increases portability, but at the expense of lower performance compared to the Acer. If affordability and basic tasks are your priority, go for the Lenovo; if performance in demanding applications is key, opt for the Acer. 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 overall build quality
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17"
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.1
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 delivers a superior gaming and 3D experience with a stronger GPU, Nvidia RTX 4050, and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which has an integrated AMD Vega 7 GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate. Additionally, the Acer's screen quality is enhanced with higher brightness and color coverage, complementing its more capable CPU for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.3
6.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is better for engineering and design because it comes with a more powerful Intel CPU, double the RAM, a superior Nvidia GPU for demanding tasks, and a high-quality screen that is brighter and has a higher color coverage which is crucial for design accuracy. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" falls short for engineering use due to its less powerful AMD CPU and integrated GPU, lower RAM which might limit performance with complex tasks, and a screen with lower brightness and color coverage, although it is larger and more portable with a better score in that area.
Screen Quality
7.8
6.7
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize screen quality for both general use and engineering, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" have the resolution and brightness to accommodate everyday tasks and detailed design work, providing clear and vivid images. Their displays also cover a good range of colors, essential for accurate rendering in fields like graphic design and engineering. However, if you're into gaming or working with 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops mean you won't get the smooth motion and fast response often desired for an optimal experience in those areas.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has 9 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
6.5
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
307.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers solid performance suited for general use with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a brighter, higher resolution screen compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17", which, while featuring a larger screen and longer battery life, provides a more budget-friendly option with satisfactory performance and a noticeably quieter and cooler operation.
Content Creation
7.7
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" 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.
Cost
$799
$784
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" costs $784.
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Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $784 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 15.7'' x 10.8'' x 0.78'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 15.71" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 10.79" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | AMD Ryzen 5 5625U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 45 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 307 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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 IdeaPad 3 17"
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Alex Iliev | December 2022
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17" defies expectations. Indeed, it is just a minor upgrade over last year. However, this doesn’t make the laptop any less terrific. It’s got a great performance, courtesy of the Ryzen 5x25U processors. In addition, you get a pretty good battery life. Perhaps, the 2-hour decrease in video playback, compared to last year is not great, but still, 10 hours of Web browsing and 7 hours of video playback is okay for 17-inch notebooks."
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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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