Acer Predator Helios Neo 16

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-71) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16

Date Published: 14 Nov 2023

Intel Core i7-13700HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
16.0", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, IPS + G-Sync
8000GB SSD
32GB DDR5
2.60 kg (5.7 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

4.3 Portability Average

8.5 Display Excellent

8.1 For Work Excellent

7.9 For Gaming Very Good

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Review

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 in-depth review

Today, we have another gaming laptop in our office. It is the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-71) - quite a mouthful of a name. But this company already has the Predator Helios 16, so the most natural question would be - what is the difference between the two models?To be honest, we don't really know how they are supposed to share the market together. Ultimately, the "Neo" should be a bit less expensive, due to the fact that it can be maxed out "only" with the RTX 4070, whereas the non-Neo product can be found with an RTX 4080.In addition to that, there are a couple more differences - the most obvious being in its design. On the other hand, the processors of choice are still Intel's 13th Gen HX-series, which have a huge potential for performance, and for disabling your entire n[...]

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Pros

2x M.2 PCIe x4 Gen 4 slots, 2x DDR5 RAM SODIMM slots in dual channel
Covers 99% of the sRGB color gamut and has accurate color representation (AUO B160QAN03.H (AUOF8A7))
Snappy panel with quick response times (AUO B160QAN03.H (AUOF8A7))
No PWM (AUO B160QAN03.H (AUOF8A7))
G-Sync support + MUX switch
Wide port selection
Decent keyboard and touchpad
Good build quality

Cons

Weird CPU behavior
Subpar battery life

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

1. Unscrewing the Back Panel The first step to accessing the internals of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-71) laptop is undoing the 11 Phillips-head screws at the back. You'll need a Phillips-head screwdriver for this.2. Removing the Back Panel After unscrewing, pry the bottom panel off with a plastic tool, starting from the front side.Caution: Be gentle during this process to avoid damaging the panel or the internal components.3. Disconnecting the Battery Inside the laptop, there is a 90.6Wh battery pack. To remove it, simply unplug the battery connector from t[...]

DISPLAY: 16.0-inch, 2560x1600, IPS + G-Sync

Name
AUO B160QAN03.H (AUOF8A7)

Diagonal
16.0"

Pixel density
188.68 ppi

Brightness
517 cd/m²

sRGB
99%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560x1600

Becomes "Retina" from
18 inches (46 cm)

Contrast
1000:1

dE Color Checker
1.7 1.1

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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