Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) Comparison

Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 with RTX 5070 Ti $2,799 Check Deal	Acer Predator Helios 18 (RTX 5070 Ti & Intel Core Ultra 9) $2,049 Check Deal	Gigabyte Gaming A16 with RTX 5050
Overview
Brand
Lenovo	Acer
Model
Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16" Intel)	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU with 992 AI TOPS, based on Blackwell architecture
RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
64GB DDR5-6400MHz	16GB (2x8GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
64GB Laptops \| 8GB Laptops
Storage
2TB NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC)	1TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD
2TB Laptops \| 1TB Laptops
Display
16.0-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) OLED PureSight Gaming Display, 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
Starting at 2.72 kg or 6 lbs	null
Color
Eclipse Black	Black (assumed standard Predator design)
Processor
CPU
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX	Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX
Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 275HX Laptops \| Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Laptops
Architecture
Arrow Lake-HX (2nd Gen Core Ultra)
Cores
24 (8 Performance-cores + 16 Efficient-cores)	8 cores
Threads
24.0	16 threads
Base Clock
2.7 GHz (P-cores base), 2.1 GHz (E-cores base)	3.0 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.4 GHz (P-core Max Turbo Frequency)	up to 5.0 GHz
Cache
36MB L3 Cache	24MB L3 cache
TDP
55W (Processor Base Power, Total System Power up to 250W with 15W boost)	null
Additional Features
Intel AI Boost NPU (up to 13 TOPS), Lenovo AI Engine+ Support, LA1 + LA3 AI Chips for real-time optimizations, Copilot+ PC compatible
Display
Screen Size
16.0 inches (40.64 cm)	18 inches
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	240Hz
Response Time
<0.5ms (MPRT)	3ms
Panel Type
OLED PureSight Gaming Display, Glare (glossy), Non-Touch	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% DCI-P3
Brightness
500 nits (SDR), VESA TrueBlack 1000 Certified (peak 1000 nits HDR)	500 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:10	16:10
Additional Features
HDR 1000, Dolby Vision®, NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ Support, TÜV Rheinland Certified (Low Blue Light), Anti-Burn-In Technology, X-Rite™ Certified for color accuracy	NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
12GB GDDR7	8GB GDDR6 (assumed standard for RTX 5070 Ti)
Architecture
NVIDIA Blackwell (implied for RTX 50 series)
TGP
140W (including 25W Dynamic Boost, Boost Clock up to 2267MHz)	null
Ray Tracing
Yes, with 4th Gen RT Cores	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 4 with Frame Generation	DLSS 4
Additional Features
NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex 2, AI-accelerated graphics (up to 992 AI TOPS)	Full ray tracing, neural rendering, AI acceleration
Benchmark Scores
	null
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
6400MHz	5600MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB (2x 32GB SO-DIMM slots, supports dual channel)	Up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5600MHz SO-DIMM
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC)	1TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Supports up to 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4/Gen5 SSDs (configured with 2TB, so likely 2x1TB or a single 2TB module, but expansion capability is for two slots)	null
RAID Support
Not explicitly specified, but dual M.2 slots in Legion Pro series often support RAID 0.	null
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes (4x swappable keycaps for gaming keys, dedicated media keys)	4-Zone RGB Keyboard
RGB Customization
Per-Key Legion Spectrum RGB Backlit Keyboard	Supported
Game Optimization
Lenovo AI Engine+, Legion Coldfront: Vapor (with HyperChamber), Fn+Q with Intelligent Fan Mode, Legion Space	PredatorSense software, optimized for gaming performance
Performance
Cooling Technology
Legion Coldfront: Vapor (Massive Vapor Chamber with Integrated HyperChamber, Triple TSI Fan System, Full-surface copper heatpipes, Acoustic AI Sound Sync)	Acer's advanced cooling with multiple fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes (via Manual Mode in Lenovo AI Engine+)	Supported via PredatorSense
Performance Modes
Quiet, Balance, Performance, Extreme (via Fn+Q and Lenovo AI Engine+)	Multiple modes including Turbo, Balanced, and Quiet
Benchmark Scores
Not specified in official documentation, but expected to be among the highest for gaming laptops.	null
Battery
Capacity
99.99Whr, 4-cell Li-ion	null
Backup Time
Approx. 4-6 hours for light tasks, ~1.5-2 hours for gaming.	null
Charging Type
Super Rapid Charge (0-70% in 30min, 0-100% in 80min), 140W USB-C Power Delivery charging	Supports 100W fast charging; 30 minutes to 50%
Power Adapter
400W (Slim Tip) AC Adapter	Likely 200W or higher (not specified)
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2x2 BE 320MHz	Killer Wi-Fi 6E
Ethernet
2.5G LAN (RJ45 port)
Bluetooth
5.4	Supported (version not specified, likely 5.2 or higher)
Ports
1x USB-C Thunderbolt™ 4 (DisplayPort™ 2.1, 40Gbps), 1x USB-C (Power Delivery 140W, DisplayPort™ 2.1), 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 (2.5G Ethernet), 1x 3.5mm Headset / Microphone Combo Jack, 1x DC-in Power Jack	USB-C (with Thunderbolt support likely), USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet (RJ45), Audio jack (combo)
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Legion TrueStrike Keyboard, Per-Key Legion Spectrum RGB Backlit, 1.6mm key travel, 0.3mm dish	Mechanical-style 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
Key Travel
1.6mm	null
N-Key Rollover
100% Anti-Ghosting	Supported
Touchpad Features
Mylar touchpad, Precision Touchpad	Precision touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
4-Speaker System (2x 2W) with Smart Amp and Nahimic Audio	Stereo speakers, likely downward-firing
Audio Enhancements
Nahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier Technology	Supported via Acer's software, possibly DTS or similar
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes (3.5mm Headset / Microphone Combo Jack)	Yes
Camera
Webcam
5MP Integrated Webcam with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter	Likely 720p HD webcam
Enhancements
AI Sync for optimized video quality, E-Shutter (electronic privacy shutter)
Privacy Shutter
Yes (E-Shutter)	Supported
Build & Design
Material
Premium Aluminum (sandblasted finish) chassis	Plastic and metal chassis
Color Options
Eclipse Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Legion O Power Button (indicates mode), RGB light bars along rear vents.	Yes, on keyboard and possibly other accents
Dimensions
21.9mm-26.6mm (H) x 364mm (W) x 275.9mm (D) / 0.86″-1.04″ x 14.33″ x 10.86″	null
Additional Features
Eco-Friendly ESG Materials & Green Packaging
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Supported
Advanced Cooling
Yes (Legion Coldfront: Vapor with HyperChamber)	Yes
Software
Lenovo AI Engine+, Legion Space, Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft Office (Lifetime), 3 Months Xbox PC Game Pass	PredatorSense for system tuning and lighting control
Upgrade-Friendly Design
Up to 64GB RAM, up to 2x M.2 SSDs (with potential Gen5 support for one slot)
AI PC Features
Intel AI Boost NPU, LA1 + LA3 AI Chips, Copilot+ PC Certified
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Predator Helios Neo 18 AI
Power Adapter
Yes, 400W AC Adapter	Included (likely 200W or higher)
User Manual
Yes	Included
Warranty Card
Yes, 1-Year Legion Ultimate Support + 1-Year Extended Warranty (Total 2 years hardware support)	Included
Additional Accessories
Microsoft Office (Lifetime), 3 Months Xbox PC Game Pass	null
Launch Date
Release Date
June 2025 (Official India launch around June 16, 2025)	March 2026
Status
Available	Available

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