Acer Predator Helios Neo 16

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

Date Published: 21 Nov 2024

Intel Core i7-13700HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 140W)
16.0″, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz, IPS
1024GB SSD
16GB RAM
2.60 kg (5.7 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

4.3 Portability Average

7.0 Display Very Good

7.5 For Work Very Good

7.7 For Gaming Very Good

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16

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Specs

Display
16.0″, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
1024GB SSD

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

RAM
16GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Dimensions
360.1 x 279.9 x 26.55 - 28.55 mm (14.18" x 11.02" x 1.05")

Weight
2.60 kg (5.7 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)

1x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Sleep and Charge

2x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

Card Reader
microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.1

Audio jack
3.5 Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD

Backlit keyboard

Microphone

Speakers
Stereo Speakers

Security Lock slot

Portability

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-71)

14.18" x 11.02" x 1.05" Dimensions

2.60 kg (5.7 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -22% Weight

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[...]