Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) vs Lenovo - Legion Pro 5i Gen 10
Between the Predator Helios 18 (2025) and Legion Pro 5i Gen 10, the Predator Helios 18 (2025) comes out ahead in storage and battery, while the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 wins on claimed battery life and weight. Overall, the Predator Helios 18 (2025) scores 87.1 and the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 scores 78.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Predator Helios 18 (2025) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Predator Helios 18 (2025) if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, battery, screen size, among others.
Pick the Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are claimed battery life, weight.
Both ship with comparable ram, cpu cores, backlit keyboard, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Predator Helios 18 (2025) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
- ▲Battery — 24.98% more. 99.98 Wh vs 80 Wh.
- ▲Screen size — 12.50% more. 18 " vs 16 ".
- ▲Refresh rate — 4.17% more. 250 Hz vs 240 Hz.
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 1.00 more. 2 vs 1.
- ▲Panel type: Mini-LED (vs IPS).
Why Lenovo - Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 14.29% more. 8 h vs 7 h.
- ▲Weight — 0.77 kg less. 2.5 vs 3.27.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | Lenovo - Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.27 kg | 2.5 kglead |
| Thickness | 29 mm | 26 mmlead |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | false | false |
Display
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | Lenovo - Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 18 "lead | 16 " |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 250 Hzlead | 240 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LEDlead | IPS |
Performance
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | Lenovo - Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| CPU cores | 24 | 24 |
| GPUⓘ | NVIDIA RTX 5080 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 2048 GBlead | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | Acer - Predator Helios 18 (2025) | Lenovo - Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 99.98 Whlead | 80 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 7 h | 8 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2lead |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2lead | 1 |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or Legion Pro 5i Gen 10?+
Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 claims up to 8 hours — 7h vs 8h.
Which is lighter, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or Legion Pro 5i Gen 10?+
Legion Pro 5i Gen 10 is lighter at 2.5 kg vs 3.27 kg.
Which has an OLED display, Predator Helios 18 (2025) or Legion Pro 5i Gen 10?+
Neither model has an OLED display.
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