Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) and Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15). 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 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative 3d display

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build

advanced thermal management

immersive audio experience

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price tag

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) and Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 26.5 cm x 2.78 cm 35.94 cm x 27.871 cm x 2.755 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Abyssal black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 380 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, Acer BluelightShield technology, Eye Tracking Sensor, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, 1920 x 2160 resolution in 3D mode
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt, 20 V, 6.75 A 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Interfaces USB-C (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - SpatialLabs TrueGame
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y520-15IKBM (80YY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Eye tracking sensor
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71
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