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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 Slim 5.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
7.2
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, both the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offer vibrant displays with clear resolution and adequate brightness, making everyday tasks like web browsing and video streaming a pleasure. When it comes to engineering and design work, these laptops provide a wide color gamut, crucial for color-sensitive tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which affects the smoothness and responsiveness during fast-paced action.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$1,000
$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 Slim 5 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both suitable for general use due to their high-quality processors and ample RAM, ensuring smooth operation for common tasks. They both have similar screen sizes and resolution with high-quality displays, but the Lenovo offers slightly better portability and longer battery life, while the Acer has a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate for a possibly smoother visual experience. However, both might appeal to different preferences based on the importance of portability versus graphics performance for the user.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.7
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is suited for gaming and 3D because of its powerful Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 also caters to this segment with an Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, promising slightly better graphics capabilities, but with a slightly lower refresh rate of 144 Hz. Both laptops have ample CPU power and high-quality screens, but the differences in GPU and refresh rate can influence gaming performance and visual fluidity.
Engineering and Design
8.3
8.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is well-suited for engineering and design due to its capable CPU and GPU that can handle demanding software, 16GB of RAM for multitasking, and a high-quality screen with good color coverage and brightness. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 also offers robust CPU and GPU performance, ample RAM, and a high contrast screen, but distinguishes itself with slightly better portability and a quieter operating noise which could be preferable for mobile professionals and those sensitive to noise.
Content Creation
7.7
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
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 Legion Slim 5 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
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 5 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS | |
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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
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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PCMag
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 Slim 5
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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