Acer Predator Helios Neo 18

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (PHN18-71) Acer Predator Helios Neo 18

Date Published: 12 Jun 2025

Intel Core i7-14700HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
18.0”, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 165 Hz, IPS
4000GB SSD
64GB RAM
3.40 kg (7.5 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.3 Portability Very Good

8.0 Display Excellent

8.2 For Work Excellent

8.2 For Gaming Excellent

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Review

Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 in-depth review

With the Predator Helios Neo 18 (PHN18-71), Acer wants to offer a not-so-expensive 18-incher that is still a capable gaming device with a huge display. The design and even the internals are very similar to the Acer Predator Helios 18 (PH18-72). This is great because the PH18-72 sibling is one of the best high-end devices that we have tested up to date. The latter is configured with just top-of-the-line hardware. This also applies to the PHN18-71 if you pick a machine with the most powerful CPU and GPU options. Here, you can choose between five Intel Raptor Lake-HX processors and three NVIDIA Ada Lovelace video cards. That's one of the main reasons for the more pleasant price of the Neo 18 model - the most powerful graphics card for the series is the 140W Geforce RTX 4070 (Laptop).Ther[...]

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Pros

2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 Gen 4 slots
100% sRGB and 99% DCI-P3 coverage + accurate color representation with our "Design and Gaming" profile (AUO B180QAN01.1 (AUOEB95))
165Hz 1600p IPS display with snappy pixel response times (AUO B180QAN01.1 (AUOEB95))
G-Sync support + MUX switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Great port selection with two Thunderbolt 4 connectors
Comfortable input devices
Good chassis rigidity
Very high GPU clocks during gaming + around 134W GPU TGP
The optional Core i9-14900HX can maintain high frequencies under long full loads
The fans aren't extremely noisy in "Turbo" mode
The bottom plate can be easily opened
Great overall performance
A lot of RGB options
The PredatorSense app offers many useful extras

Cons

Short battery life

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Opening the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 (PHN18-71)Power off the laptop and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratches. Remove the 13 Torx-head screws from the bottom panel. Carefully lift the rear side by holding the two plastic exhaust vents. Ensure not to apply excessive force to avoid damage. Use a plastic pry tool to gently separate the rest of the panel, starting from the Ethernet connector area and moving towards the front.Step 2: Battery RemovalDisconnect the battery by unplugging its connector from the motherboard. Remove the 2 Phillips-he[...]

DISPLAY: 18.0-inch, 2560x1600, IPS

Name
AUO B180QAN01.1 (AUOEB95)

Diagonal
18.0"

Pixel density
167.72 ppi

Brightness
327 cd/m²

sRGB
100%

PWM frequency
No PWM (Flicker-Free)

Panel Type
IPS

Resolution
2560x1600

Becomes "Retina" from
21 inches (52 cm)

Contrast
1330:1

dE Color Checker
3.1 1.2

PWM Rating
10.0: (safe)

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