Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060) Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060) $1,749 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	MSI Vector 17 HX with RTX 4080 in 2025
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	Acer
Model
Legion Pro 5i (2024)	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 4060 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-5600MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
32GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165Hz, Anti-Glare	18-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, IPS panel, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 500 nits brightness, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home or Pro (not specified, assumed standard)
Weight
2.46 kg or 5.43 lbs	null
Color
Onyx Grey	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-14900HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
24 Cores (8 Performance + 16 Efficient)	8 cores
Threads
32 Threads	16 threads
Base Clock
2.2 GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.8 GHz	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
36MB Intel Smart Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	null
Display
Screen Size
16 inches	18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
165Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
350 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-Glare, G-Sync, Dolby Vision	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
140W (115W base + 25W Boost)	null
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, NVIDIA DLSS 3	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 10400	null
Additional Features
MUX Switch, Advanced Optimus, DirectX 12 Ultimate	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Additional M.2 slot available	null
RAID Support
No	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Functionality	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
Yes, 4-Zone RGB via Lenovo Vantage	Supported
Game Optimization
AI-powered performance tuning	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion ColdFront 5.0 with dual fans and hybrid heat pipes	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Lenovo Vantage	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Quiet, Balanced, Performance, Turbo	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈12000 \|\| Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈18000	null
Battery
Capacity
80Wh	null
Backup Time
Up to 5.5 hours (varies with usage)	null
Charging Type
Rapid Charge Pro (50% in 30 minutes)	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
300W Slim Adapter	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.2	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
1 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with DisplayPort 1.4), 1 x RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
4-Zone RGB Backlit	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5mm	null
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Supported
Touchpad Features
Precision Glass Touchpad	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
2 x 2W Stereo Speakers with Nahimic Audio	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes, 3.5mm combo jack	Yes
Camera
Webcam
1080p FHD with E-Privacy Shutter	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Polycarbonate	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Onyx Grey	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Legion Spectrum RGB	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
35.6 x 26.0 x 2.6 cm	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Legion ColdFront 5.0	Yes
Software
Pre-installed Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo AI Engine+, Nahimic Audio Software	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
Yes, 300W	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes	Included
Additional Accessories
Cefesfy Accessories Bundle	null
Launch Date
Release Date
2024.0	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (i9-14900HX, RTX 4060) or Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9)?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9):

Offers better CPU (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX vs Intel Core i9-14900HX)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz)
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060)

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