Acer Predator Helios Neo 14

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Date Published: 19 Jul 2024

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 125W)
14.5”, 3K (3072 x 1920), 165 Hz, IPS
4000GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

6.0 Portability Good

9.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL

7.4 For Work Very Good

8.1 For Gaming Excellent

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Specs

Display
14.5”, 3K (3072 x 1920), 165 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
4000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Aluminum

Dimensions
325.12 x 256.54 x 19.52 – 20.90 mm (12.80" x 10.10" x 0.77")

Weight
1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

2x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

HDMI

Card Reader
microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Microphone with Acer Purified Voice and AI Noise Reduction

Speakers

Security Lock slot
Kensington Lock

Portability

Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (PHN14-51)

12.80" x 10.10" x 0.77" Dimensions

1.90 kg (4.2 lbs) Weight

Average 14.5-inch laptop

1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -22% Weight

Review

Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 in-depth review

We were quite impressed by the Nitro 14 (AN14-41) since it offers tons of power for a 14-incher. Now, it's time to test the more premium sibling of this machine which is called Acer Predator Helios Neo 14 (PHN14-51). This time around, the Helios version is powered by Intel Meteor Lake-H CPUs. These chips are efficient but they aren't as punchy as the Raptor Lake-H / HX CPUs which are a better complement to GPUs as fast as the GeForce RTX 4070 which is the most powerful graphics card for this Acer series. Still, considering the device's limited internal space, a 28W processor offers an optimal balance of performance and heat dissipation. The device is full of gamer-centric features such as G-SYNC, Nvidia Advanced Optimus, and a MUX switch for optimal GPU performance when using the machine [...]

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Pros

Great performance for a 14-incher
Covers 94% of the sRGB gamut and has accurate colors when our "Design and Gaming" profile is applied (BOE0C65)
165Hz refresh rate + 3072 х 1920 resolution (BOE0C65)
No PWM (BOE0C65)
High max brightness of 452 nits (BOE0C65)
Snappy pixel response times (8 ms) (BOE0C65)
MUX switch + Nvidia Advanced Optimus + G-SYNC
Modern port selection - 2x Thunderbolt 4 plus 2x Gen 2 Type-A connectors
Good keyboard and touchpad
Long battery life given the powerful hardware (~9 hours of video playback)
Solid base
The CPU and the GPU can maintain high clocks during long full loads (3.70 GHz for the P-cores / 2514 MHz for the GPU core)
The fans aren't extremely aggressive in "Turbo" mode
Great "Performance" mode - much less noise + 100W GPU TGP
Fast and well-cooled SSD (1TB SK Hynyx HFS001TEJ9X125N)

Cons

The CPU hits 95°C in long loads
The right side of the keyboard feels hot during gaming
A bit shorter key travel than expected
Soldered RAM and just one M.2 Gen 4 slot

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 9 Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel. Turn over the laptop and pop the hinge cover. Carefully pop the rear step by step by inserting a thin plastic tool between the plate and the base. Flip the device upside down and pry the sides and the front to remove the bottom panel.More info: We found a metal shroud with a cooling pad for the NVMe on the inside of the bottom panel.Battery RemovalDetach the battery connector from the motherboard. Undo the two Phillips-head screws securing the battery. Lift the battery to[...]