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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers a slightly larger screen and a higher screen resolution than the Lenovo LOQ 15, which might be appealing if you're looking for more screen real estate and a sharper image. However, the Helios Neo 16 also has a heavier build, making it less portable than the LOQ 15. Both are equipped with comparable processors and graphics cards, providing similar levels of performance for gaming or intensive tasks. The Helios Neo 16 has a higher refresh rate, which can provide a smoother visual experience, particularly beneficial for fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the LOQ 15's battery is rated for a lower runtime, which may impact its usage on the go. If battery life or portability are more important for you, the Lenovo LOQ 15 could be the better option, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 would be suitable for those prioritizing display quality and gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
7.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
When selecting a laptop for general use, both the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo LOQ 15 offer quality displays with sufficient resolution and brightness, making them clear and easy to view for everyday tasks. For engineering and design work, both laptops provide good color accuracy covering a wide range of the color spectrum, which is vital for professional color work. However, gamers and 3D artists may find these laptops lacking due to their lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness of motion and responsiveness during gameplay or 3D rendering compared to laptops with higher refresh rates.
Portability
Fair
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 both have only fair portability, though the Lenovo LOQ 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$1,179
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.6
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 both come equipped with 16 GB of RAM and a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, ensuring smooth performance for general use; the Acer has a better screen resolution providing a sharper display, but the Lenovo offers a longer battery life and is slightly more portable due to its lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
7.5
7.5
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both equipped with a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, which is key for gaming and 3D applications. The Acer has a higher screen refresh rate, which is very important for smooth gaming, while Lenovo offers somewhat comparable performance with a slightly lower refresh rate but may have other qualities such as CPU or screen quality that appeal to certain users.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 features a high-refresh IPS display with better color coverage, making it ideal for design tasks, and the powerful CPU and GPU combination suits engineering applications, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo LOQ 15. The Lenovo LOQ 15, with its lighter build, offers better portability and longer battery life, also has a capable CPU and GPU but with a screen that has lower color coverage, which may be less optimal for color-sensitive design work.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo LOQ 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
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo LOQ 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
6.0 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
7.4
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo LOQ 15 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 LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,179 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
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 | 6 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 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 329 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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 3 | |
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 LOQ 15
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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