Acer Predator Helios 16

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Date Published: 20 May 2026

Intel Core i9-14900HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (Laptop, 175W)
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 240 Hz, IPS
1000GB SSD
32GB RAM
2.65 kg (5.8 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

4.1 Portability Average

8.5 Display Excellent

8.4 For Work Excellent

9.1 For Gaming EXCEPTIONAL

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Review

Acer Predator Helios 16 in-depth review

The Acer Predator Helios 16 (PH16-72) is a gaming machine that is offered with high-end hardware. This includes 55W Intel Raptor Lake-HX Refresh CPUs and an RTX 4070 or a mighty 175W RTX 4080. There are zero compromises in terms of gaming features and yes, you get G-SYNC, Advanced Optimus, and MUX switch. The upgradability and the port selection are also very good. When it comes to displays, there are two 1600p IPS models. The base one has a 240Hz refresh rate and the optional mini-LED 250Hz model is only available as an option for the most expensive machines with an i9 processor and 4080 GPU. Still, we decided to buy a device with the default panel which is actually a good choice since it's impressively color-accurate.Wi-Fi 7 is also on board alongside a great full-sized keyboard and[...]

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Pros

2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 Gen 4 slots
100% sRGB and 98% DCI-P3 coverage + accurate colors with our "Design and Gaming" profile (BOE0B17)
240Hz 1600p IPS display with snappy pixel response times of 7.5 ms (BOE0B17)
PWM-free + high max brightness of 523 nits and wide viewing angles (BOE0B17)
MUX switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Modern selection with two Thunderbolt 4 connectors + two Type-A Gen 2 ports
Great input devices
Rigid chassis with a metal lid
High GPU clocks no matter the load (~3.50 GHz / 2.90 GHz for the P and E cores)
The bottom plate can be easily opened
Good overall performance
The PredatorSense app offers many useful extras
The "Performance" mode offers much lower noise levels 2.7GHz P-core clock and ~140W GPU TGP
In idle, the fans are turned off if the CPU temperature is below 50°

Cons

Short battery life for a 90Wh capacity
The gaming performance could be a bit better
Noisy fans in "Turbo" mode

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 10 Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel. Detach the two plastic caps in front of the vents. Carefully raise the back side while holding the two plastic exhausts at the rear. Avoid applying excessive force. Once half of the panel is popped, hold the left side, swivel it slightly, and rotate it to the right to release all internal clips.More info: The inside of the bottom panel has a dedicated socket for the battery, a thick dust filter in the middle, and a thermal pad for the Wi-Fi card.Battery RemovalUnplug the battery c[...]

DISPLAY: 16.0-inch, 2560 x 1600, IPS

Name
BOE NE160QDM-NZ2

Diagonal
16.0"

Pixel density
188.68 ppi

Brightness
500 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560 x 1600

Becomes "Retina" from
18 inches (46 cm)

Contrast
1290:1

dE Color Checker
2.8 1.7

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