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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming or high-performance tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16, despite its higher cost, delivers powerful performance suitable for these demands. However, it may be heavier and have shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16, which offers a balance between performance and portability at a more affordable price, making it a good fit for general use and light engineering work. The Lenovo also likely provides longer battery life, which is advantageous if you're frequently mobile and need a laptop that can last through the day without charging. 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
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5
6.6
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 stands out for gaming and 3D due to its more capable Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card which delivers better performance for these tasks compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16's Nvidia RTX 3050. While both laptops have high screen refresh rates, the stronger GPU in the Acer provides a more fluid and immersive experience in intense gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.0/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 boasts a more powerful graphics card and processor combination, making it excel in demanding engineering and design tasks, but its heavier weight reduces portability compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16, which offers a higher resolution touchscreen display, favorable for detailed work, though its graphics card and processor are less powerful. While both have similar RAM and screen sizes, the Acer has a slight edge in performance for complex tasks, and the Lenovo prioritizes a balance of portability and screen quality for on-the-go productivity.
Screen Quality
7.8
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
373.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 may have limitations for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which is central to a smooth visual experience in fast-paced scenarios. For the Lenovo Slim 7 16, the standout screen quality for general use and engineering is likely due to high resolution and brightness, coupled with wide color gamuts providing accuracy for detailed design work. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D purposes because they don't prioritize the high refresh rates that are crucial for those specific tasks.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
5.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
1.1in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability, while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$799
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has a price of $799 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
373.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
6.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 are both good for general use.
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 offers substantial graphic and processing capabilities with a high-refresh screen and expansive color coverage, making it suitable for both gaming and creative work, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 delivers a balance of performance with a higher-resolution touchscreen, better portability due to its lighter weight, and longer battery life, appropriate for productivity and on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 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
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 11'' x 1.11'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.73 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.2" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 11" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500HX | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 373 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 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 Slim 7 16
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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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