Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) and Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15). 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 Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

robust build quality

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

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 Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) and Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) vs. Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.52 cm 35.94 cm x 27.871 cm x 2.755 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Anodised aluminium
Colour Raven black Abyssal black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) 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. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 380 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 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 Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) 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 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller 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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Interfaces 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
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 Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) SpatialLabs TrueGame
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y540-15IRH-PG0 (81SY) Acer Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition (PH3D15)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options RGB lighting Eye tracking sensor
Security 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, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology, liquid metal grease
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 1.104 W/kg (body), 1.104 W/kg (limb) 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
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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