Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) vs Lenovo Legion 5 15 G11 RTX 5050 (2026)
What Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) does better (12) and where Legion 5 15 G11 RTX 5050 (2026) wins (10) — every spec side by side.
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3.7Graphics6.3
7.6Overall performance5.5
9.2Display9.4
8.4Memory & storage3.0
3.8Battery & portability6.0
6.8Features & cooling8.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)Legion 5 15 G11 RTX 5050 (2026)
| Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) | Legion 5 15 G11 RTX 5050 (2026) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 271.1 mm | 244 mm | +27.1 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 344 mm | +16.1 mm |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 19 mm | +0.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.9 kg | +0.4 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025) better than Legion 5 15 G11 RTX 5050 (2026)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 16 GB4×
- CPU cores20 vs 82.5×
- SSD (up to)2,048 GB vs 512 GB4×
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,015 vs 11,126+71%
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core1,860 vs 8272.2×
- Battery capacity90 Wh vs 80 Wh+12%
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
- Liquid metal (CPU)Yes · Legion 5 15 G11 RTX 5050 (2026): No
- CPU threads20 vs 16+25%
- Geekbench 6 single-core3,055 vs 2,550+20%
- RAM speed6,400 MHz vs 5,600 MHz+14%
- Screen size16″ vs 15.3″+5%
Why is Legion 5 15 G11 RTX 5050 (2026) better than Predator Helios Neo 16S AI RTX 5050 (2025)?
- GPU power (TGP)70 W vs 115 W+64%
- Video memory8 GB vs 16 GB2×
- Brightness500 nits vs 1,000 nits2×
- GPU compute (FP32)10.8 TFLOPS vs 14.9 TFLOPS+38%
- Weight2.3 kg vs 1.87 kg+23%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light8,593 vs 9,372+9%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 7+8%
- Thickness19.9 mm vs 19 mm+5%
- Webcam1,080p vs 1,440p+33%
- Pixel density189 ppi vs 197 ppi+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 70 W | 115 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR7 | GDDR7 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 2,560 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 10.8 TFLOPS | 14.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 8,593 | 9,372 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core Ultra 7 255HX | Ryzen 7 250 |
| CPU maker | Intel | AMD |
| CPU cores | 20 | 8 |
| CPU threads | 20 | 16 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Processor options | Core Ultra 7 255HX, Core Ultra 9 275HX | Ryzen 7 250 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,015 | 11,126 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,055 | 2,550 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 1,860 | 827 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 16″ | 15.3″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits |
| sRGB coverage | — | 100% |
| Response time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 189 ppi | 197 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | Yes |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 6,400 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 2,048 GB | 512 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 512 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 245 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging power | — | 100 W |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 19 mm |
| Width | 360.1 mm | 344 mm |
| Depth | 271.1 mm | 244 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium, Plastic | Aluminium, Plastic |
| Colours | Blue | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54 dB | — |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | Thunderbolt 4 | USB4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | — | 1.6 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 1,440p |
| IR camera (face login) | Yes | — |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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