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The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a 16-inch display with a taller aspect ratio which is good for productivity, but it might be less portable due to its larger size and weight compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 15" with a more traditional 15.6-inch screen. Acer's model is equipped with an Intel CPU and Nvidia's RTX 4050, which provides solid performance for gaming and general use, while Lenovo's AMD CPU and RTX 4060 configuration may offer a slight edge in gaming and graphics-heavy tasks. Also, consider that the Lenovo has a higher resolution screen, which means sharper images but possibly more strain on the GPU during gaming. Battery size seems comparable, but real-world usage will depend on the tasks you perform. Both models are Windows 11 Home systems with sufficient RAM and SSD storage for good performance. If you prioritize a slightly better GPU and a higher resolution display, go for the Lenovo Legion 5. If you want a larger screen with a unique aspect ratio for multitasking, the Acer might suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 5 15".
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
8.0
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers solid screen resolution and brightness which are essential for clarity and visibility in general use cases, while its color gamut coverage ensures accurate color representation for engineering and design tasks. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" features a higher quality display with bright and crisp visuals that make it very suitable for general applications, and its color accuracy supports professional design work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which means they might not be the best for 3D and gaming where smooth motion and quick screen updates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a larger screen with a higher battery capacity and respectable color coverage, providing a comfortable and sustained visual experience for general use, with ample power for everyday tasks and portability that's suitable though not ideal due to its weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" boasts a higher resolution display for sharper images and a more compact build which enhances portability, but it has a shorter battery life, making it slightly less suited for use away from power outlets.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.9
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 boasts an RTX 4050 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, making it well suited for gaming and 3D applications, although Lenovo Legion 5 15" with an RTX 4060 GPU offers sharper resolution which may provide more detailed graphics despite having the same screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, with its high-refresh-rate IPS screen, dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, and Intel i5 processor is well-suited for demanding tasks like engineering and design, where screen quality and graphical processing power are crucial. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" boasts a higher resolution display for sharp visuals with an AMD Ryzen CPU and a slightly more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, though it may offer slightly less battery life, both are hampered by their weight which impacts portability.
Content Creation
7.7
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and Acer Predator Helios Neo 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 Neo 16 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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 Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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