Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71)

    Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) - Specs

    • Samsung ATNA60DL03-0 (SDC41AB)
    • Color accuracy 
    • HDD/SSD
    • up to 8000GB SSD
    • RAM
    • up to 64GB
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, No OS
    • Battery
    • 76Wh
    • Dimensions
    • 356.78 x 275.5 x 12.0 - 19.9 mm (14.05" x 10.85" x 0.47")
    • 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
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), 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
    • optional
    • Web camera
    • FHD IR with support for Windows Hello Face Authenticatio
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • 3x Microphone Array with AI noise-canceling
    • Speakers
    • 2x Stereo Speakers, DTS:X Ultra
    • Security Lock slot

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    CPU performance

    Here you can find the price/performance difference between all the CPUs that come in the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) 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 16S AI (PHN16S-71) series.

    Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) in-depth review

    The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI isn't playing the same game as its rivals. Instead of chasing the highest benchmark scores, Acer has made a bold choice: to prioritize a stunning visual experience and a sleek, portable design above all else. The result is a laptop with one of the most breathtaking OLED displays on the market, wrapped in a chassis that’s impressively thin and light. But this elegance comes at a direct cost to performance, with hardware that's intentionally reined in. So, is this a brilliant new direction for gaming laptops, or a beautiful machine that's ultimately held[...]

    Pros

    • Stunning 240Hz OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage
    • Incredibly thin and light design for a gaming laptop
    • Excellent port selection including Thunderbolt 4 and 2.5GbE LAN
    • Comfortable keyboard with a full-sized NumPad
    • User-upgradeable RAM with two SODIMM slots
    • Good thermal management keeps components within safe limits

    Cons

    • Throttled CPU and GPU performance compared to competitors
    • Highly reflective glossy screen
    • Uses PWM for brightness control, which may affect sensitive users

    How to open Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) – disassembly and upgrade options

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