Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) $2,550 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	Lenovo Thinkpad T1G Gen 8 (RTX 5070 & Ultra 9)
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	Acer
Model
Legion Pro 5i Gen 10	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 12GB	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
32GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
2TB (1TB+1TB) NVMe SSD	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
1TB Laptops
Display
16.0" WQXGA OLED 500 nits 240Hz	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
2.45 kg	null
Color
Storm Grey	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Cores
24C (8P + 16E)	8 cores
Threads
24T	16 threads
Base Clock
2.6GHz	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
5.4GHz	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
36MB	24MB L3 cache
TDP
55W	null
Display
Screen Size
16 Inches	18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
OLED	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
DisplayHDR True Black 1000, Dolby Vision, G-SYNC, Low Blue Light, High Gaming Performance	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
12 GB	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
TGP
140W	null
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes	DLSS 4
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 18,500	null
Additional Features
DLSS 3, Reflex Low Latency	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
6400 MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Up to 64GB	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
2 x 1TB	null
RAID Support
Yes	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
24-Zone RGB	Supported
Game Optimization
Lenovo Vantage Gaming Mode	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
Coldfront 4.0 with Vapor Chamber	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Balanced, Performance, Turbo	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy: 18,500	null
Battery
Capacity
80Wh	null
Backup Time
Up to 4 hours	null
Charging Type
245W AC Adapter	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
245W	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E)	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
1 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Black - English (US)	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
Dolby Atmos-enabled stereo speakers	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic Audio	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
5.0MP with E-shutter	Likely 720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Yes	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum chassis	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Storm Grey	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
358 x 267 x 22 mm	null
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Coldfront 4.0 with Vapor Chamber	Yes
Software
Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo Legion Arena	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Box Contents
Laptop
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
245W AC Adapter	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Included in box	Included
Warranty Card
One Year Legion Ultimate Support	Included
Additional Accessories
None	null
Launch Date
Release Date
May 27, 2025	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

Which is Better: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX) 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):

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti)

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