Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73)
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 4000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 64GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, No OS
- Battery
- 90Wh
- Dimensions
- 356.78 x 275.5 x 13.47 ~ 23.90 mm (14.05" x 10.85" x 0.53")
- Weight
- 2.70 kg (6 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
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- 1x USB Type-C
- Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- FHD IR with support for Windows Hello Face Authenticatio
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- 3x Microphone Array with AI noise-canceling
- Speakers
- Audio by DTS X: Ultra Audio
- Security Lock slot
- Kensington Lock
All Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) configurations
CPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) series.
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
GPU performance
Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the GPUs that come in the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) series.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) in-depth review
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73) arrives as a compelling contender in the high-performance gaming laptop space, aiming to strike that elusive sweet spot between raw power, a premium feel, and a manageable form factor. On paper, it's a winner, centered around a spectacular 240Hz OLED display that promises a top-tier visual experience. However, this machine is a true paradox. As we discovered, its greatest strength, that beautiful screen, is also the source of its most significant and frustrating flaws. This is a story of a laptop that gets so much right, yet stumbles badly on t[...]
Pros
- Stunning 240Hz OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage
- Excellent and stable gaming performance
- Fantastic upgradeability with two RAM and two M.2 slots
- Great port selection, including a Thunderbolt 4 port
- Comfortable keyboard with full-sized arrow keys and a NumPad
- Premium-feeling and chic design
Cons
- Extremely reflective glossy screen, one of the worst measured + PWM for brightness control, bad for eye-safety
- Mediocre battery life for a 90Wh capacity
- No physical privacy shutter for the webcam
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