Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) vs Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10
Get the Legion 5 Gen 10. Unless you want high-end frame rates at a desk — then the Helios Neo 16's RTX 5070 Ti is worth the extra.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025)
RTX 5070 Ti speed and a very bright screen for less than most rivals. Heavy and hot.
Lenovo Legion 5 Gen 10
A gorgeous OLED screen and a full-power RTX 5060 for a mid-range price. Loud when gaming.
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These are different classes of laptop: the Helios Neo 16 has an RTX 5070 Ti, the Legion 5 an RTX 5060. For most people the Legion 5's OLED screen, lighter body and lower price win; the Helios is the one for top-end gaming on a desk.
- —You want top-tier gaming without top-tier prices.
- —It will live on a desk.
- —You play at 1440p on high settings.
- —You want one laptop that games well and has a screen you'll love.
- —You'll move it around now and then.
- —You want to spend less.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +RTX 5070 Ti for less
- +Very bright 240 Hz screen
- +Easy to upgrade
- −Heavy: 2.7 kg, and the 330 W charger adds about 1 kg.
- −The side and back vents get hot, and Turbo mode is loud.
- −Under load the battery runs down in an hour or two; light use in Eco mode lasts about seven hours.
- −The trackpad is small and off-centre.
- −A loud start-up sound plays until you turn it off in the BIOS.
- −Make sure it's the 2025 model: PHN16-73 with a Core Ultra 275HX or 255HX. The 2026 model (PHN16-I71) has the same name.
- +Bright, accurate 2.5K OLED screen
- +Full-power RTX 5060
- +Solid build under 2 kg
- −Many 16 GB builds come with a single memory stick; a second matching stick fixes stutter in some games.
- −The Intel version lasts 3–5 hours away from the plug; the AMD version closer to 9.
- −The OLED flickers (PWM) at low brightness, which bothers some people.
- −No SD card reader.
- −Make sure it's the 2025 model: 15IRX10 or 15AHP10 in the name, with a 15.1" or 15.3" screen. The 2026 Gen 11 replaces it.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Helios Neo 16 AI worth it?
- Is the Legion 5 Gen 10 worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Notebookcheck, PC Gamer, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.