Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) and Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful AMD processor

lightweight design

ample storage options

efficient thermal management

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) and Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) vs. Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.8 cm x 29.8 cm x 3.87 cm 35.77 cm x 26 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 4 kg 2.23 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Obsidian black Onyx grey
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Slim Design, Mercury free, FreeSync Technology, 9 ms response rate Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, DC dimmer, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 2700 / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset AMD B450 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm - HGST -
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 AMD Radeon RX 6800S / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Access Memory, AMD Smart Shift Technology, Direct X 12 Ultimate
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, e-camera shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Wave MAXX High Definition Audio
Audio Features MaxxAudio, Acer TrueHarmony technology Harman audio technology, Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2500 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 74 Wh 99.99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.6 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 10.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V 230 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense Spill-resistant, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, switchable keycaps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
DisplayPort
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.0
Audio line-out
Audio line-in
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (135W Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 500 (PH517-61) Lenovo Legion S7 16ARHA7 (82UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Acer CoolBoost technology, Dual Acer AeroBlade 3D Fans, WMR compatible Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS, Super Rapid Charge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV High Gaming Performance Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number R3D7 -
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