Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) vs. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16). 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 Y530-15ICH (81LB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek minimalist design

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

full hd display

average battery life

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

moderate speaker quality

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

expandable storage options

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) and Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) vs. Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.49 cm 36.01 cm x 27.99 cm x 2.825 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Obsidian black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, 3ms response rate (Overdrive), Dynamic Display Switching (DDS)
PROCESSOR Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache 9 MB L3 - 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 - Western Digital
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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
Codec Realtek ALC3240 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater DTS:X
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y530-15ICH (81LB) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value - 1.12 W/kg (body), 1.12 W/kg (limb), 1.12 W/kg (head)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 71
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