Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 $1,068 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	MSI Cyborg 15 (RTX 5050 & Intel 7)
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	Acer
Model
Legion 5i	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 5050 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
8GB Laptops
Storage
512GB SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
512GB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
15.3 Inches, 1920 x 1200 pixels, 2K WUXGA IPS	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	Windows 11 Home or Pro (not specified, assumed standard)
Weight
2.4 kg (approximate)	null
Color
Eclipse Black	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i7-13650HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core i7 Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
14 cores (6 Performance cores + 8 Efficient cores)	8 cores
Threads
20.0	16 threads
Base Clock
2.6 GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
4.9 GHz	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
24MB L3 cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
45W	null
Display
Screen Size
15.3 Inches	18 inches
Resolution
1920 x 1200 pixels	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
165Hz (variable, AI-optimized)	240Hz
Response Time
3ms (GTG)	3ms
Panel Type
IPS	IPS
Color Gamut
100% sRGB	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
400 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
Anti-glare coating, 100% sRGB coverage	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
8GB GDDR6	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
Maximum 75W (with Dynamic Boost)	null
Ray Tracing
Supported	Supported
DLSS Support
Supported	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
Approximate 3DMark Time Spy: 10,500	null
Additional Features
AI-enhanced graphics, DLSS 3	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5 SO-DIMM	DDR5
RAM Speed
5600MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
512GB NVMe SSD	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available via M.2 slot, not included	null
RAID Support
Supported via BIOS configuration	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Full-sized Legion TrueStrike keyboard with N-Key Rollover	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
White backlit keyboard with customizable RGB zones	Supported
Game Optimization
Lenovo AI Engine+ for dynamic performance tuning	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion Coldfront: Hyper with vapor chamber, copper heat pipes, and dual fans	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Lenovo Vantage software	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Turbo, Quiet	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
See above in Graphics	null
Battery
Capacity
80Wh	null
Backup Time
Up to 9 hours (varies with usage)	null
Charging Type
Supports 100W fast charging via USB-C, 0-70% in 30 minutes	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
230W AC adapter	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (with Power Delivery and DisplayPort), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, Kensington Lock	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Legion TrueStrike full-sized keyboard with white backlight	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.5mm	null
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Supported
Touchpad Features
Precision touchpad with multi-touch support	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Dual 2W speakers with Nahimic 3D Audio	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic audio software for immersive sound	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
720p HD webcam	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum lid, plastic chassis	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Eclipse Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, keyboard zones	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
Approx. 357 x 259 x 22 mm	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
No	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes, Legion Coldfront: Hyper	Yes
Software
Lenovo Vantage, Legion Space, AI Engine+	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
Lenovo Legion 5i	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
230W AC adapter	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Included	Included
Warranty Card
Included	Included
Additional Accessories
None specified	null
Launch Date
Release Date
August 2025	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050 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 i7-13650HX)
Offers better Refresh Rate (240Hz vs 165Hz (variable, AI-optimized))
Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050)

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