Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

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Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) and Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

robust cooling system

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive base model

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

solid build quality

effective thermal management

affordable gaming option

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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Difference between Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) and Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) vs. Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 32 cm x 3.53 cm 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 3.9 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic, anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Abyssal black Raven black
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 1000 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 8 ms (grey-to-grey) response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz -
Number of Cores 8-core -
Cache 24 MB -
Chipset Intel HM570 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Total Capacity 2.048 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 1.024 TB SSD PCIe - Qimonda -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Sound Speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC295 Realtek ALC3240
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Interfaces HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Microphone input
Headphone output
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517) Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH (Lenovo Legion Y540)
Included Accessories Power adapter, pouch Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, LED lighting
Compliant Standards HDCP RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.104 W/kg (body), 1.104 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 52 15IRH 81SX
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