Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)

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Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16). 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 Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

high-resolution display

powerful processor options

good thermal management

robust build quality

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

high price point

Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

expandable storage options

effective thermal management

rgb keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) and Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) vs. Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.18 cm x 1.49 cm 35.778 cm x 27.755 cm x 2.785 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum Anodised aluminium
Colour Iron grey Abyssal black
DISPLAY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut 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 Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 24-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM770
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 5600 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos DTS:X
Audio Features - Output: Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 95 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, white LED backlight Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA (on supplied adapter)
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0 (on supplied adapter)
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, 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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Legion Y740S-15IMH (Lenovo Legion Y740S) Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with Lenovo USB-C 3-in-1 Hub -
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 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 0.016 W/kg (body), 0.016 W/kg (limb) 0.602 W/kg (body), 0.602 W/kg (head), 0.602 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.602 W/kg (head)
0.602 W/kg (body)
0.602 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 15IMH 81YX 71
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