Acer - Predator Helios Neo 16" WUXGA 165Hz IPS Gaming Laptop - Intel i5-13500HX – GeForce RTX 4050 with 16GB DDR5– 512GB SSD - Steel Gray
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Description
Features
Windows 11 Operating System
Windows 11 was designed with you at the center - to make life easier, more creative, secure, connected and fun! It's also faster with new features to help you get more done.
16" WUXGA Display with 165Hz Refresh Rate
At 16” with a 16:10 aspect ratio, the pristine WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS panel has a fast 165Hz refresh rate, NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, 3ms Overdrive response time, 400nit Brightness and is 100% sRGB.
13th Gen Intel Core i5-13500HX
This CPU goes beyond performance to let your PC do even more at once. With a 1st-of-its-kind design, you get the performance you need to play, record and stream games with high FPS & effortlessly switch to heavy multitasking workloads like video, music & photo editing.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU is beyond fast for gamers and creators. They're powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture which delivers a quantum leap in both performance and AI-powered graphics.
Blazing Fast 16GB DDR5 Memory
Smoothly run your graphics-heavy PC games, numerous programs, video-editing, and browser tabs at the same time. You can even upgrade to 32GB of DDR5 memory, and you can have yourself a gaming titan.
512GB PCIe Gen 4 SSD Storage
Load faster and play sooner! With PCIe Gen 4 SSDs– you can quickly load apps with ease and are great for major gaming applications. (1 Slot Available for future upgradeability)
Start Your Engines
This Predator Helios Neo 16 laptop will take your game library, place it in front of you, and dare you to give it a challenge. This RTX-empowered machine is fully optimized for maximum 140W MGP usage, so you always have two things: Full Power.
Backlit 4-Zone RGB Keyboard
The customized keyboard uses our own Predator typeface, has see-through concave-shaped keycaps for WASD and features two integral keys to take note of: Turbo and PredatorSense.
Personalize With PredatorSense
Pop open PredatorSense and mix and match colors to your hearts content. Whether you want to adjust your RGB via Pulsar Lighting for a particular theme, manage overclocking, or max out fan speeds – you can do it all from one easily accessible app.
Killer Connectivity
Get an edge online by taking control of your network and prioritizing your gameplay with Killer Ethernet E2600 and Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650.
DTS X: Ultra
Turn any pair of headphones or speakers into a high-end 360° surround sound system – enabling you to experience your favorite movies, music, and games with real-world spatial sound. Enhance and empower what you hear!
Cooling Perfected
The Helios Neo 16, as a high-performance gaming laptop, includes only the best state-of-the-art cooling: custom-engineered 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D metal fan, vector heat pipes, and the chilling effects of liquid metal thermal grease on an already industry-leading 13th Gen Intel CPU.
Ports
2 - USB Type-C Ports USB 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) DisplayPort over USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 4 & USB Charging, 1 - USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port (Featuring Power-off Charging), 1 - USB 3.2 Gen 2 Port, 1 - USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port, 1 - HDMI Port 2.1 with HDCP Support and 1 - Ethernet (RJ-45) port
SSD Upgradability
The PHN16-71-50JG is configured with 512GB of SSD. The Helios Neo has 2 x PCIe M.2 Slots leaving 1 slot available for future upgradeability.
Key Specs
- Screen TypeIPS
- Screen Size16 inches
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
- Touch ScreenNo
- Refresh Rate165Hz
- Brightness400 nits
- Processor ModelIntel 13th Generation Core i5
- CPU Base Clock Frequency4.7 gigahertz
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity512 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)16 gigabytes
- GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
- Display Connector(s)2 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
- Backlit KeyboardYes
General
- Product NamePredator Helios Neo 16" WUXGA 165Hz IPS Gaming Laptop - Intel i5-13500HX – GeForce RTX 4050 with 16GB DDR5– 512GB SSD
- BrandAcer
- Model NumberPHN16-71-50JG
- Year of Release2023
- ColorSteel Gray
- Color CategoryGray
Display
- Display TypeLCD
- Screen TypeIPS
- Screen Size16 inches
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
- Touch ScreenNo
- Refresh Rate165Hz
- Brightness400 nits
- Color Gamut (Standard RGB)100 percent
Processor
- Processor BrandIntel
- Processor ModelIntel 13th Generation Core i5
- Processor Model Number13500HX
- CPU Base Clock Frequency4.7 gigahertz
- Number of CPU Cores14-core
Storage
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity512 gigabytes
Memory
- System Memory (RAM)16 gigabytes
- Type of Memory (RAM)DDR5
- Number Of Memory Slots2
- System Memory RAM Expandable To32 gigabytes
Graphics
- Graphics TypeDedicated
- GPU BrandNVIDIA
- GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050
- Advanced Graphics Rendering Technique(s)DLSS 3 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), Ray tracing
- GPU Video Memory (RAM)6 gigabytes
Compatibility
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
Connectivity
- Display Connector(s)2 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)1
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)2
- USB Ports3 x USB-A 3.2
- Number of USB Ports (Total)5
- Headphone JackYes
- Microphone InputYes
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-Fi
- Wireless StandardAX
- Wireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 6
- Ethernet Card10/100/1000
- Number Of Ethernet Ports1
Cooling
- CPU Cooling SystemAir
Power
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
Expansion
- Number of M.2 Slots2
Camera
- Front-Facing CameraYes
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution1080p
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
Features
- Backlit KeyboardYes
- Customizable Keyboard LightingRGB
- GPS EnabledNo
- Touchpad TypePrecision
- Audio TechnologyDTS® X:Ultra
- Security FeaturesCable lock slot
- Cable Lock SlotKensington Security Slot (K-Slot)
Dimensions
- Product Height1.11 inches
- Product Width14.18 inches
- Product Depth11.02 inches
- Product Weight5.73 pounds
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
- EPEAT QualifiedNo
Included
- Optical Drive TypeNone
- Numeric KeypadYes
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC195133181150
Customer reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 676 reviews
(676 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Battery Life4.2
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Speed4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Display4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Expert reviews
See all expert reviews(7)Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 7 reviews
Customers are saying
Customers find value in the Predator Helios Neo 16" gaming laptop for its excellent gaming performance, affordable price, and comfortable keyboard. While some users have concerns about its battery life, limited storage space, and loud fans, many agree that it offers great value for the price.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:GamingCons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding performance!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing laptop. I had a 1050 gtx and changing to a 4050 rtx is breathtaking. Everything opens and runs really fast. I use it to develop 3D software using Blender and Unity and the laptop runs those programs without any problem. In fact, temperature is always below 65°C, but if you turn on the fan (max power) it goes down to 42°C. Talking about gaming, I can sum up like this: This laptop runs everything in Ultra without exceeding 65°C (using DLSS). There are 2 things that you may not like: size (because it has a 16in display, and it could be uncomfortable to carry the computer from one place to another) and the speakers (even though it uses DTS X, the speakers' sound could improve. However, since I use headphones it is not a big problem for me). Also!, battery life is not long lasting, of course it depends on the use, but overall, it lasts around 4 hours. In conclusion, this laptop is an amazing product, equipped with very good hardware. If you mainly use headphones/earphones, and you are willing to work with the charger connected, then I recommend it 100%. Excellent device!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Keyboard, Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing laptop for the price.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I got it during Black Friday sales for $799. I really couldn't find any other Intel/Nvidia laptops with these specs and features at this price point. It has a 165Hz monitor at 400 nits which looks great. All the ports you need including Thunderbolt 4 that charges from a powerbank at 100W. A fully customizable RGB keyboard with a numpad. The included SSD is a top notch Gen4 drive that reaches around 7000MB/s reads which loads Windows and games really fast. The only downside is that it's 512GBs but that's remedied by an additional Gen4 M.2 slot. Runs everything I've throw at it max settings and over 60 FPS. You can dial back the setting for more FPS if you want. If you can catch this on sale I'll say go for it. You won't be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Gaming, Keyboard
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great computer even for those who are not gamers
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am a pastor in my mid-fifties. Although I am not the typical consumer who purchases a gaming laptop, this is the best computer I have owned. On Sunday, we live stream on Zoom and YouTube simultaneously. I have at least two Zoom meetings per week that requires video and screen sharing. For photo slide presentations and video editing, I needed a fast computer that could handle that volume of information. This Acer does so easily. I also write over 3,000 words a week and have worn out laptop keyboards on previous units. This keyboard is much more durable, is lighted (which is great), and very easy to type on. Lastly, my 14 year old son plays an online game through his PS4. I can now play with him on this computer. I read a lot of reviews about the battery life that said it was a little low. Although it is only a month old, I have to tell you that for using the computer to write while at Starbucks, the battery lasts a long time. I can even do a whole Zoom meeting with screen sharing for an hour before I have to plug it in. I am happy with every aspect of this computer and would highly recommend it to anyone who needs to type for a living and do video streaming and sharing.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life, Heavy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Is good
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have had this laptop for three to four weeks now, and I'm impressed. I wanted a beefy laptop so that I can make music alongside my everyday tasks, and this laptop is capable. For those of you who don't know, making music is an extremely cpu-intensive task. When I plug it in I have access to overclocking, and it runs whatever I throw at it just fine. I have also played some fairly light games on it, like Minecraft, and of course it ran that just fine. My only real complaint with this machine is that it's a real power sucker, even with more battery-friendly settings. In my experience, it lasts maybe three to four hours of constant use at most. Also, while I don't particularly mind owning a heavy laptop, if that's not for you, I would just be aware of it. Overall, I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Acer predator helios 16 165hz
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The laptops is beast in its way of carrying the work loads. Truly amazed with the graphics that comes with 6gb of vram with max 140w which gives us additional 15-20 fps more comapqre to rtx 4060 with 75w. Best for all kind of works including video and photo editing. In this price range, u wont be getting better laptop than this with high end pics with 400 nits of brightness. I didnt find any issues till date and nvidia broadcast is addition feature for youtube creators. I would recommend to all the students who are thinking to game and code at the same time.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very Nice Gaming Laptop
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very smooth and fast, no stutters. The high hertz make gaming much more enjoyable and the cooling is actually good. Comes w a feature to cap the battery when being charged to extend battery life.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Entry Level Gaming PC
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fantastic entry-level gaming PC! I was looking to get a setup that wouldn't break the bank and this ended up being perfect-- I got it on sale but I would have paid full price and still thought it would be a good value. Runs fast and quietly, has no issues running any of the games or other daily use applications I use.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Gaming, Keyboard, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good gaming laptop
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent gaming laptop. Good machine for the price. Really enjoying my games smoothly on this beautiful laptop from best buy
I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 7 reviews
(7 Reviews)- TechRadarRating, 4 out of 54.0Christian Guyton on September 19, 2023
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review: a fair price for a fine deviceThere is no spoon
Full Review - Tom's HardwareRating, 3 out of 53.0Brandon Hill on July 21, 2023
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Review: Solid Performance, Short Battery LifeA reasonably priced and well-equipped gaming laptop entry.
Full Review - PCWorldRating, 4 out of 54.0Dominic Bayley on August 11, 2023
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review: Affordable, but with all the frillsThe Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is just such a laptop. No, it hasn't been chiseled from a single block of aluminum and it doesn't sound like a precision-tuned futuristic boom box, but to me that doesn't matter much. It's still powerful enough to
Full Review - Laptop MagRating, 4 out of 54.0Momo Tabari on May 30, 2024
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review: Get ready for best-in-class powerStaggering performance
Full Review - CreativeBloqRating, 4 out of 54.0Ian Evenden on April 19, 2024
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review: gaming laptop is bulky, noisy and immensely powerfulA gaming laptop with plenty of ports and an attractive screen.
Full Review - LaptopMedia.comRating, 4 out of 54.0Nikolay Palaozov on June 4, 2024
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72) review – A Powerful Gaming Laptop with a Stunning DisplayThe Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72) is a capable gaming laptop that impresses with its good overall performance and 1600p IPS display. The cooling is hefty and it's also potent since the Core i9-14900HX can maintain a bit higher clocks in
Full Review - cnet.com.auRating, 4.2 out of 54.2Matt Elliott on February 19, 2024
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Review: Leader of the Budget Gaming LaptopsThe Helios Neo 16 is essentially a gussied-up version of the Acer Nitro 16. It just so happens to also have ample 3D performance for its budget-friendly price.
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Q: QuestionCan this be fitted with two 2tb nvme?
Asked by CuriosCat.
- A:Answer There are two NVMe slots to support a 2nd drive. I was able to install a Samsung 990 Pro, with PS5 Heatsink, for cloning. PHN-16 supported the original 500MB drive, along with 2nd 2TB NVMe drive. I can't say for certain if two 2TB drives will work, but I would bet my wife's life it will.
Answered by Buddy
Q: Questiondoes the acer predator helios neo 16 good for college work too??
Asked by Sawyer123.
- A:Answer Depends. Gaming computers including this one are big, bulky, heavy, and have poor battery life. They also do not support pen/stylus or touch. I personally would rather have an ultrabook 2-in-1 that is thinner, lighter, and better battery life for school. However, if you need a gaming computer or a really powerful (and upgradeble) PC this is a very good choice.
Answered by Bryanmsi
Q: QuestionIs the thunderbolt port for data transmission to the 4K monitor or is it only for charging?
Asked by Paulo.
- A:Answer Can confirm USB-C Power Delivery and 4k video output work over a single cable with this device. I tried it with a Samsung M8 USB-C monitor and worked perfectly.
Answered by Bryanmsi
Q: QuestionI am seeing conflicting reviews online about the RAM. Does this laptop come with DDR5 RAM or LPDDR5 RAM?
Asked by Matt.
- A:Answer This Predator Helios laptop supports DDR5 4800 SDRAM.
Answered by TeamAcer
Q: QuestionI bought the Predator PHN16-71 at BestBuy yesterday and want to max out the RAM. The salesman at BestBuy said there were 4 slots, the Acer website and the spec data here say there are 2 slots, and task manager says 2 slots of 4 are in use. ???????????
Asked by 53119gamer.
- A:Answer The PHN16-71 models have two memory slots, each supporting up to 16GB for max total of 32GB system memory.
Answered by TeamAcer
Q: QuestionI'd like to know if it has a MUX Switcher in order to select the NVIDIA GPU only.
Asked by Arthur.
- A:Answer Yes, this laptop has a MUX switch.
Answered by TeamAcer
Q: QuestionDoes this have a 90Whr battery? It's not clear in the specifications.
Asked by Vishnu.
- A:Answer Yes, this model comes equipped with a 4 cell 90whr lithium ion battery. My usage so far seems to give approx 6-8 hours of run time, dependent on the type of usage.
Answered by OCK913