Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant large display

advanced cooling system

expandable storage options

high-quality speakers

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive base model

limited port selection

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable gaming performance

decent thermal management

comfortable keyboard layout

ample port selection

fast SSD storage

average battery life

dim display brightness

plastic build quality

limited upgradability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.4 cm x 31.16 cm x 2.915 cm 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 3.4 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Abyssal black Chameleon blue
DISPLAY Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Screen Size (Type) 18" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, Narrow Border Display, 9 ms response rate, Dynamic Display Switching (DDS) Anti-glare, DC dimmer
PROCESSOR Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900HX / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 36 MB L3 - 8 MB
Chipset Intel HM770 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Micron 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Temporal Noise Reduction Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i - M.2 2230 (CNVi) M.2 Card
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A 135 Watt
INPUT Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (blue)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, Acer PredatorSense, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home FreeDOS
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with - Lenovo Gaming M100 RGB mouse
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.832 W/kg (body), 0.832 W/kg (head), 0.832 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number 71 -
Other Comparisons with Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18)
Other Comparisons with Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ARH05 (82EY)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: