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Pros mentioned:
Build quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Predator
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It's an improvement to a 2014 laptop. It boots up faster and loads the browser in no time. Updates are accomplished in a short time. The AI to create a theme was super easy and came out in astonishingly vivid colors. I have watched youtube videos and the picture quality is amazing, Youtube video seems to take a few seconds to start on some videos. The sound is really good for a laptop. On occasion the video has stopped and a box opens to wait or close, I've had to close. Once I went back to youtube, it played the very video I wanted to watch. I haven't attempted to find out the cause. Below is a picture of the display theme. The battery is around 6 hours depending on your configurations might be less. This laptop in my opinion is priced about right for a laptop of this quality. This review is based on my limited use of the laptop and not influenced by any future gifts or certificates I may or may not receive.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality, Oled quality, Port selection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Gameplay and Thermals in Balanced Mode
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The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, while a mouthful to say, is an impressive gaming laptop with only a few caveats. My model came configured with the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, the RTX 5060, a 1TB SSD, and 16GB of DDR5-6400 memory. This is one of the lightest 16” laptops I’ve ever owned at just 4 lbs 12 oz. It’s also one of the thinnest and maintains a small footprint except for a thermal shelf that juts out from behind the screen. I do not care for it as it makes the laptop deeper and harder to fit in a bag. Otherwise, the build quality is decent, if slightly less premium than competitors. The chassis flex is minimal, the screen flex is minimal, and it can be opened easily with one hand. The hinge is fluid so overall a good build. Acer also includes a laptop sleeve to help protect it, something I haven’t seen recently from other brands.
The port availability is great, with two USB-C 3.2 10Gbps (one being Thunderbolt 4), three USB-A (2 10Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 2.5Gbe ethernet, combo audio jack and microSD. The laptop also features a full-size keyboard with a number pad and a large precision trackpad. The keyboard is comfortable to type on, but the trackpad is more “clicky” than I’d like.
There is a button above the keyboard that looks like the power button at first glance. This button, however, allows you to change performance modes. The button will light a different color depending on which mode is in use: Quiet, Balanced, Performance, or Turbo when plugged in or Balanced or Eco modes when on battery. The button can also be configured to just turn Turbo on or off with the PredatorSense software. It’s a nice feature to be able to quickly see which mode you are in by the button’s color and change it as needed, but it took me a while to remember which color is which and I don't think it can be changed.
The display on this laptop is simply stunning. It is a gorgeous 2560x1600 OLED panel with up to 500nits of brightness and a 240hz refresh rate. Whether HDR is on or off, colors pop and games are incredibly vibrant and immersive. Blacks are inky, and grey colors are accurate. The screen is so good I’d rather play on this laptop with this screen even at a lower framerate. That said, the screen is very glossy, and will show every reflection in a lit room, making darker content harder to see and potentially causing eyestrain.
The Core Ultra 9 delivers impressive CPU performance as it’s one of the best laptop CPUs you can get in 2025. In my tests it scored 3003 in Geekbench 6 Single-core and 17,135 in the multi-core score. With the popular 3D Mark Time Spy benchmark, it scored 12,130 overall with the graphics scoring 11,888 and CPU scoring 13,173. This laptop feels a bit lopsided with such a high-end CPU but lower-tier graphics card. However, I found that the RTX 5060 provides a great gaming experience at the native resolution. Games I played were Madden 26, Halo Infinite multiplayer, Rocket League, Fortnite, Farming Simulator 25, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Doom The Dark Ages. None of these games gave me any issues and played great. The 5060 can go to a maximum of 115W and from what I’ve seen so far is about the equivalent of the RTX 4070 in my last-gen laptops.
Here are some in-game benchmarks in Turbo mode at native resolution:
Borderlands 3 – Ultra Preset – 73 FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider – Highest – DLSS Quality -125 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 – Ultra DLSS w/ 4X Frame Generation (No Raytracing): 171.88
F1 25 – Australia Wet - Ultra DLSS w/ 4X Frame generation: 95 FPS
I found the fan noise on Turbo mode to be unbearable. While Performance mode can eke out a few more frames, I was most comfortable playing on Balanced mode, which limited the fan noise considerably. The laptop still stayed cool, and I didn’t notice any heat near the WASD keys while playing Doom. These are the same benchmarks in Balanced mode:
Borderlands 3 – Ultra Preset – 67.25 FPS
Shadow of the Tomb Raider – Highest – DLSS Quality: 111 FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 – Ultra DLSS w/ 4X Frame Generation (No Raytracing): 159.02
F1 25 – Australia Wet - Ultra DLSS w/ 4X Frame generation: 71 FPS
If you’re someone who just wants to play and doesn’t ever look at the graphics settings, you will love this laptop even if the RTX 5060 is the bottleneck for gaming performance. With the exception of older titles like Rocket League, you will need to lower the resolution to 1080p to even get close to the 240hz refresh rate. The laptop has “AI” in its name but 8GB of video ram does not get you very far when it comes to working with LLMs locally. And while using exclusive RTX 5 series features like DLSS 4 and Multiframe Generation feel like magic at times I can’t help but notice that the 5070 TI version of this laptop is only a few hundred dollars more with 12gb of video memory and gives you twice the system memory.
The speakers on this laptop are better than I would have expected. While you’ll want to use headphones in most situations, I played every game above with just the speakers and I thought they were fine, except in Turbo mode, which just drowns out nearly all sound from the speakers.
Upgradability on this laptop is very good as you can replace the SSD, the RAM, and the Wi-fi module. There’s also a second slot available for 2280 M.2 drives, but shorter drives will not fit. The chassis is not that easy to get into as it uses Torx T6 screws and there are multiple retaining clips that must be pried apart carefully and a lot of thermal tape in the way that would need to be removed to get access to items like the RAM. My unit came with 2 8GB modules of SK Hynix DDR5-6400, so you will need to replace both if you want to go to 32GB.
The laptop comes with a 230W power brick and can also accept PD over USB-C up to I think 90W. To keep things lightweight the battery is only 76Wh, and with the large high-refresh screen you won’t be able to go too far from a power outlet. Like most laptops with NVIDIA graphics, attempting to game on battery is a short and disappointing experience.
A couple of final things to note such as the annoying “whoosh” startup sound out of the box. Luckily it can be disabled either in the UEFI settings or PredatorSense. There is also a fair amount of annoying bloatware that needs to be removed including anti-virus, cloud storage promotions, and an app called Acer Quick Panel that kept popping up with no way to disable it other than to uninstall it.
Pros:
- Incredibly Powerful Intel Core Ultra 9
- Great Gaming Performance
- NVIDIA DLSS 4 and Multi-frame Generation
- Full-size keyboard with number pad.
- Thin and Lightweight
- Gorgeous OLED 2560x1600 240hz with HDR
- Includes Laptop Sleeve
- Upgradable RAM, SSD, and Wi-fi
- Intel Killer Wi-fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Cons:
- Fans Too Loud in Turbo Mode
- RTX 5060 Limits Potential
- Predator Start Up Noise
- Some Bloatware
Overall – this is a very nice thin and light laptop, with a powerful high-end CPU, but with a lower-tier graphics card that keeps it from being a gaming powerhouse. I was still impressed at how well it performs out of the box, especially the thermals on balanced mode, which is the sweet spot in my opinion. 4.5/5
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality, Portability, Processor speed
Cons mentioned:
Heat dissipation
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Despite a few shortcomings, it gets the job done
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Before I start a warning:
If your unit doesn't power on, make sure the adapter is fully seated. It will make an audible "snap" when properly seated and the light on the right hand side will illuminate to most likely an orange hue indicating the battery is not charged or not at capacity. You may need to charge your battery as it needs to have a charge too in conjunction with the AC Adapter to power on. My unit arrived with a completely discharged battery which is ok. I just let mine charge overnight and in the morning my orange light on the right side was a nice shade of blue and the laptop fired right up.
The Predator line from Acer is their top tier line usually brimming with extras from the packaging on down.
I very much liked the step up in packaging and presentation from other Acer laptops I've used. Compared to their Nitro+ gaming laptop line, you are getting a much better unboxing experience along with a nice silky cover and padded slipcover. The last few Acer laptops I've used have all included nice padded slipcovers that are made to fit their laptops and this makes it nice when using a laptop carrying case that gives it an extra bit of protection. If you want the ultimate in protection, you put the thin silky cover on first, slide the laptop into your padded slipcover then slide that into a laptop carrying case. For the Acer Predator 16, including the slip cover, I'd recommend a 17" laptop carrying case as it is slightly bigger than standard 15" and 16" laptops.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S Laptop w/ cover
230w PSU w/ power cord
Some pamphlets along with a Predator style card
Padded slip case
Unlike some gaming laptops, the Predator only weights 4.73lbs. Since Acer wanted to prioritize size and weight along with capability, even the power adapter only weighs 1.7lbs equaling a combined weight of 6.43lbs. I have a few 18" gaming laptops and the combined weight of everything is still 2-3lbs less than just the 18" laptop itself. Once held in hand, you can really feel the sleekness and lighter weight.
MY SPECS (direct from system info / Device Manager):
Intel Ultra 9 275HX CPU (145w)
Nvidia RTX 5060 8GB GPU (85w)
16" 240hz 500nit OLED 2560x1600 display
SK Hynix 16GB DDR5 memory (2x8GB) 6400 removable
SK Hynix nVME 1TB SSD
Killer 6E AX1675i WiFi
PORTS:
Ports are plentiful and encompass the right (2x USB 3.2), left (Ethernet, USB 3.2, MicroSD and Headphone Jack) and rear (Power, HDMI, USB-C TB4, USB-C 3.2). I like that the Predator has a wide selection of ports.
GAMING:
My main games are World of Warcraft and Fallout 76 and this was the first problem I encountered. The CPU is plenty powerful enough for all modern games but unfortunately the 5060 8GB is a bit underpowered to drive the 16" 2560x1600 display (1440p+) effectively. I ended up dropping my resolution in both games to 1080p and dialing down some of the special effects to get a smoother 80-100fps+ experience everywhere. If I stuck with 2560x1600, I found myself having to reduce World of Warcraft from Ultra 10 to a rating of about 5 and turning off ray tracing to keep up a consistently smooth playing experience. I dialed down Fallout 76 to half settings at 2560x1600 to make it acceptable especially in encounters like the SBQ, Earl and EN where with details pumped up and/or using native resolution, performance just absolutely tanked.
BENCHMARKS AND THERMALS:
While benchmarking and stress testing, the CPU did regularly and quickly overheat and throttle. It also got plenty warm even playing World of Warcraft spiking into the 90s. Modern CPUs are designed to be able to turbo as much as possible and throttle down when they hit their max heat allowed so this is to be expected in certain, smaller chassis laptops.
On the other hand, the GPU ran cool enough never exceeding 75c in Timespy and running even cooler in World of Warcraft and Fallout.
In Cinebench R23, the Intel 275HX scored 33000 initially but subsequent runs were met with thermal throttling and by the third run it was down to 26000.
In Timespy, the CPU again thermal throttled but the GPU had no problems staying cool enough scoring about ~11k GPU score putting it on par with a mobile 3070ti.
BLOATWARE:
While not as bad as my last Acer Nitro laptop, Acer continues to pack in a lot of bloatware and 3rd party offers/programs. I do wish they would stop doing this and either minimize the amount of bloatware or none at all.
DISPLAY:
This is probably the star of the show for the Predator. The 16" 240hz 500nit OLED display is absolutely stunning. I am fairly new to the OLED game over the last few years but one of those experiences was with an Acer 16" 1080p OLED AMD laptop and that screen was also stunning. I have zero complaints about this gorgeous screen and games and just general usage look spectacular on it. Once you've used an OLED display, it makes it hard to switch back to IPS and especially VA displays. Even MiniLED pales in comparison.
SOUND:
I found the sound reproduction to be slightly above average for the laptops I've tested and used in the past. The bass is lacking as it is on most laptops this size but still it is loud and punchy and easy to hear with good distinction.
MEMORY AND STORAGE:
I must applaud Acer for including two fully replaceable DDR5 SO-DIMMs. So many laptops 16" or smaller come with either one or both modules soldered on that including two fully removable modules is a breath of fresh air and a major selling point allowing full upgradability to any memory of your choosing. Need more capacity? You got it? Want to purchase modules with faster timings for better gaming and response time? Go for it.
The 1TB SSD is also plenty speedy too. While it is only a Gen4 drive, it gets the job done and 1TB of storage is more than enough to get you going.
KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD:
Again, I must applaud Acer not only for a well spaced keyboard but more importantly larger sized function keys. This is a gaming laptop and for some reason many other gaming laptop makers half or quarter size their function keys which are important to gamers as they come into play quite often especially in World of Warcraft. I cringe every time I see or use a gaming laptop with tiny function keys. Acer has some of the largest function keys I've used on a gaming laptop even larger than most 18" gaming laptops. The keyboard itself also is very nice to type on and works very well and is very bright and well lit.
I found the trackpad to be functional. It wasn't special but it also had no glaring flaws and worked as needed during testing and general usage. I do like that it is a bit oversized for a 16" laptop and makes it easy to work with having such a large canvas.
NOISE:
During general use, the system stays relatively quiet with no ramping up and down of the fans. During gaming or stressful tasks, the fans do come to life but that is the case with all gaming laptops. I will say the Acer fans are a bit noisy when gaming. Definitely on the louder side but I've heard worse.
PRICING:
While it is pricier than many other 5060 laptops, unlike many of those, this one is equipped with Intel's top end series Ultra 9 along with an OLED screen and sleeker and better build quality with better sound and a quality keyboard and trackpad. No corners were cut soldering down one or both memory modules and both the memory and SSD is fully user upgradable. I've spent plenty of time in retail stores trying out several 15-16" gaming laptops and you get what you pay for and this is especially true here. The display and keyboard are your many devices for interfacing with a laptop. You want to prioritize them too.
FINAL THOUGHTS:
While it has a few issues mainly around the illogical pairing of an 85w 5060 8GB mobile GPU with a 2560x1600 display, CPU thermal throttling and above average noise when gaming, I found the Acer Predator 16 to be well built, small, compact and ergonomically easy to use and lightweight compared to many other gaming laptops. The keyboard is well spaced with proper sized function keys and the touchpad is large and spacious. It has a good amount of starting memory and storage and both are user upgradable which is a major plus. When not stressed, it stays very quiet and is priced well for packing Intel's Ultra 9 275HX, OLED display and above average build quality. I like it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Port selection, Processor speed
Cons mentioned:
Heat dissipation
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Powerful, but gets warm if you don't run the fans.
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Laptops that game or can do pro level work and have pretty screens and multi color lights under the keys are always going to be pricey. And even more money if you want any upgradability to make your machine last as long as possible. So, here you are looking at this new Acer 16S and wonder what's the catch at this price? Well, as far as I can tell, there is really none. Mine also included a zippered neoprene slip case (not sure if it is always included). You also are getting one of the fastest CPU of the thin laptops this year, the Ultra 9 275HX. While 5060 is on the lower side of 50xx series. The 5060 is no slouch and is priced to get you in the game and still have almost everything maxed for the fast OLED Acer mounted to this machine. Plus this machine can add more RAM (up to 64GB) and a second SSD.
Specs are on par for the $:
I don't think this machine is missing anything that can't be added to the Best Buy cart at time of purchase. Unlike most rivals in the slim gamer laptop space under $2000. This Predator has a second SSD slot. RAM can be upgraded to 64GB, no soldered sticks here. Just make sure you add all the new bits on the same day. The bottom panel is thin and not the easiest to remove. Best to only do it once to prevent breaking any tabs. There is no per key RGB, but there is 4 zone RGB lights for when you need a little light show in your life. Even if the setting to change colors is hard to find. As for ports, you have the known to be reliable ports to connect your external devices, Thunderbolt 4 that can power or transfer, HDMI 2.1 for extra monitor or TV and a few USB-A for legacy devices. Just know the power, USB-C and HDMI all exit the back of the laptop, as they should IMHO. The wall wart is the older typical barrel style connector, not USB-C, and is plenty long. And one bonus touch on the Predator is the extra button above the keyboard on the left side. The performance mode button (not sure of actual name). Let's you cycle through four power modes, the basic "silent" through to lava inducing "turbo" performance modes and change color as it changes. Kind nice to be able to easily access this feature outside the Predator Sense app.
Games well, but warm:
I tested a few games and it just works. Settings may not always be ultra, but frame rates over 60fps is still amazing quality. And most games will max out with room to spare even with the 5060. The fans will spool up if you push it, as all thin laptops do. Nothing obnoxious or whiny, but this machine gets warm to very warm if you do anything more than YouTube or web browsing or leave fans on silent mode. I would change some fan settings and sacrifice minimal fan noise for cooler surfaces over pure auto settings. Just a custom setting of a few hundred RPM on both fans is quiet and keeps the heat at bay. The keyboard gets warm, but maybe only a big issue if I were still a keyboard gamer user. I typically use controllers for most games and am not on the keys too frequently.
DTS-X is also decent:
The DTS audio system is more than adequate and a likely where a bit of money was saved. I think it is just 2 speakers under the front wrist rest area. It does not max out to a level that would be considered very loud or room filling. Yet, it does not distort and sound is pretty decent for firing down and out the front of the laptop. Most will still use headphones, but I tried a movie and music and both were doable and not a compromise considering it is DTS. Just go into the DTS-X app and set up the equalizer for your ears.
To be critical:
Items to be nit picky about. First off, the laptops design adds a bit of depth due to the screen hinge location. Acer is not alone in this deign, but it adds depth if buying cases to carry this machine. Opt for 17" cases and bags to be sure it can fit. Next, fingerprints will be seen regularly. Nature of the materials and colors used. And the battery is basically just a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply). I tried to turn off the Nvidia GPU (it said discrete GPU is idle, not off) and lowering the screen refresh and brightness to stretch battery life. That required more work than the Predator Sense app would allow (or I am missing a menu). Maybe an update could be added to help with just running on basic settings to get longevity from the battery, but for now 3 hours might be the best off cord life. Thin gaming laptops usually have this issue. At least now you can run these laptops off a USB-C cable and a tiny 65w-100w charger wart if not gaming on max. That is how I am powering the laptop as I write this. Overall its quite a bit of PC/Gaming for the price given Import fees of the 2025 world we all live in. If on the fence, think what this tech might cost next year, or over the next 3 years?
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Terrible experience with it.
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Good computer but somehow it bricked the same day I got it, was nor even in a game was just checking the battery it had and froze, more than 20 minutes and I had to unplug and wait, 2 days later it was not turning on, Again not even in a game, just going to turn it in.
In the time that I managed to use it in videogames (that was not much) I saw how good it was but it wasn't enough for 3ple A games, avg 55 fps in forza 1440p whats pretty good and other games were actually great, Not a bad option but I still uncertain if its the build quality for cooling or just bad luck.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from TeamAcer
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Dear Alfredo, We are sorry to hear your Acer Predator laptop is not booting/functioning properly and we understand this is frustrating for you. This is not the experience we want our customers to have and we would like to help you get this resolved. If you are in the US or Canada, please feel free to contact our support team at 866-695-2237; they are available to assist 24/7 for in-warranty products.
Regards, Acer America
Pros mentioned:
Oled quality
Cons mentioned:
Heat dissipation
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good value for the price!
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This 16" Acer Predator is actually a nice gaming laptop for what it offers at the price point. Decent gaming performance, beautiful OLED, UPGRADABLE RAM and storage options are just some of the excellent points.
In the box is the Helios Neo, a nice cloth bag, 230W power brick and some quick start paperwork.
I love the look with hinges not being at the furthest rear of the chassis and feels a little more stable then the traditional look.
I/O is plentiful with with 3x USB 3.2 A ports, 2 USB C ports (1 being Thunderbolt 4 other is 3.2), headphone jack, ethernet port, a micro SD slot and HDMI 2.1.
The 240hz OLED screen is gorgeous with perfect blacks and with a 240hz refresh rate screen, buttery smooth performance at a resolution of 2560 x 1600.
CPU is Intel Ultra 9 275HX paired with a laptop 5060 Nvidia GPU. 1TB NVMe is good and if you need more storage, there is a 2nd slot for you to add another. 16GB of DDR5 RAM but luckily NOT soldered! Too many others make their laptops hard to upgrade, but mad props to ACER for this. You can upgrade the RAM up to 64GB if you want, but 32 in my opinion is the perfect amount.
Performance is actually not bad considering you are getting the RTX 5060 and I haven't experienced any issues while gaming. I did upload the best Time Spy benchmark mine could do. Most games I played on High or Medium settings with no issues and decent to high FPS. No AAA titles for max or ultra as it will start to struggle.
The built in speakers are actually quite nice and will do the job if you don't have headphones.
The reason I removed a start was for 2 things.
1st being heat. Yes the laptop is super nice and compact and really thin, but that comes with poor heat dissipation. The laptop gets warm fast and gets almost to the point of hot where it is uncomfortable. If using it on a desk, you should be fine though.
2nd is noise. Because of the heat, the fans kick on a lot and are LOUD. Even with over-the-ear headphones on, when at a quiet point in a game or video, you can hear them easily.
Even with the loss of the star, you can't beat the price to performance the Helios Neo offers though. The positives outweigh the negatives by a good margin. If you want something portable and are fine gaming on Medium and sometimes High settings, then this laptop is perfect for you.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Port selection, Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Acer Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop for the Win
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The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI Gaming Laptop for (2025)
I’ve been using the Helios Neo 16S for a few days now, and overall, it’s a solid machine—especially if you're into gaming or need something beefy for AI workloads.
Unboxing & First Impressions:
The packaging felt premium. It came with a sleek Predator-branded sleeve, which was a nice touch. Lifting it out of the box, I was genuinely surprised by how thin and lightweight it is for a gaming laptop being just over 5 pounds and under 20 mm thick. Ports for Days: One of the things I appreciate is the range of ports the laptop comes with. There are USB-C, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1 ports. It’s got just about everything you'd want. I tend to use a ton of peripherals and never felt short on options. The built in Wi-Fi 6E worked fine, but I do wish it supported Wi-Fi 7 to really future proof it.
Note – The wireless card is socketed so that also can be upgraded in the future.
Also worth noting; it’s easy to expand RAM and storage. I popped in another SSD and bumped up the memory without a hitch.
Performance & Gaming:
This thing is fast. The Intel Ultra 9 275HX Processor is an absolute beast. 24 cores and it clocked well over 5GHz under load. I threw some heavy games and AI models at it, and it didn’t flinch. The dedicated NVIDIA RTX 5060 GPU is no slouch either—8GB of GDDR7 VRAM handled high frame rates and workloads with ease. Plus, it’s got serious AI horsepower if that’s your thing.
Display & Build:
Now, the OLED screen? Chef’s kiss. Bright, super smooth at 240Hz, and colors are just stunning. Whether I’m gaming or watching movies, it’s gorgeous. The keyboard’s nice too, with RGB zones and decent key travel. The glass trackpad is off-center to leave room for the numpad—which I didn’t think I needed but actually used a lot. That said, the speakers… meh. Not great at all. Tinny, no real bass. If audio matters to you, just go straight to headphones.
A Few Quirks:
The refresh rate is stuck to 240Hz, even when it’s on battery. I really hope that gets patched soon as the battery will drain fast without being able to downclock to 60Hz. The Windows Hello IR Camera for logging in is hit-or-miss. It works, however can be temperamental at times. The laptop came with a bunch of Acer bloatware. This took some time to clean up.
Final Thoughts:
If you want a gaming laptop that’s light, powerful, and has a knockout display, the Neo 16S should be on your radar. Sure, it’s got some minor annoyances, and most are fixable or just the usual trade-offs. For what you’re getting, it’s a great deal.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Oled quality, Port selection
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great laptop for everything
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Plenty of I/O ports for any keyboards, mice, headsets or flash drives, and it doesnt overheat similar to most laptops when running games or beefy CAD programs. Has a very long battery life (make sure it is on balanced or eco mode for longer), and the charging cord is nice and long for any areas with hard to reach outlets. Oled screen is perfect, no burn in as of yet (1.5 months)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Build quality, Oled quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Killer machine
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you’re in the market for a powerhouse laptop that eats demanding games for breakfast, the Acer Predator series is in a league of its own. These machines are built for gamers by gamers — offering high performance, killer display options, and rugged hardware, all wrapped in an edgy gaming aesthetic. Here’s what makes them stand out
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Beautiful screen, gets hot though
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Laptop has a beautiful screen and runs every single program extremely fast. I’m it professional and I know what I like for the price point. The processor is extremely high-end and amazing to work with. The only issue I truly had with this laptop was that the screen was a little too glossy for my liking. The glare that comes from the screen, sometimes hurt my eyes. Other than that, the cooling can also be better as it ran things pretty hot and if you add more components to upgrade, you need to make sure you have enough thermal pads to be able to help with the heat dissipation.
Other than that, the laptop was good to me yet I ended up getting a faulty unit that died after a couple of days. Usually Acer has better machines than that as I was just upgrading from a nitro that ran a lot cooler. Overall, if you get a good one, I would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gaming monster
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had no issues playing the games that I wanted to on this machine. It was absolutely amazing and I highly recommend it for anybody looking for gaming PC. Plenty of ram specs is off the chains. 1 TB drive just couldn't beat it for the price
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/10✨
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This gaming laptop delivers strong performance, top-notch graphics, and great versatility, making it one of the more compelling gaming laptops around right now if you want something powerful and flexible. It has a gorgeous OLED panel, gaming-ready specs, and robust port set to make it a good “main rig” for both gaming and creative work.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Oled quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great gaming computer
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Runs smoothly very good display
Games play smooth and no issues
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely love this beast of a gaming laptop
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was a longtime PC FPS player before having my son. I’ve been scratching to getting back into gaming and came across the Asus Helios 16S. It’s sleek, snappy, and plays my favorite games which are currently battlefield 6 and Arc raiders. When I’m done, I simply pack it away. I highly recommend this machine to anyone who wants to play high end games at their highest quality settings.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Gaming Laptop that isn’t overly flashy
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Had the laptop for about a month and think it’s great! I bought it with the intent to game with it having not had any real previous PC gaming experience or hardware myself. It’s been easy to use, has a great screen, very light, and is surprisingly powerful. Runs Steam games with ease and is a nice computer to do regular computer things too.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good computer with good graphics
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DEcent computer with good graphics.Need to replace old computer this was a step up.maybe a little pricer but ha o% interets for 1 year.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Processor speed
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast and Friendly
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This computer is amazingly fast and friendly to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The perfect Christmas purchase!
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Great purchase at a great price, the device works perfectly, it's perfect for work and play, the screen stands out for its 240Hz refresh rate and is perfect with the RTX 5060 graphics card, the processor contributes to the smooth performance, and the purchase and pickup process was very quick.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Keep you waiting uh?
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
MGS pun intended, hahahaha, the laptops is pretty sick for the price, it performs better than expected, way better, the keys are nice, the rgb is sick, the screen! its oled, its superb for everyday job and gaming, it was a deal when i got it and still a deal today, go grab it mate, you deserve it!.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works perfectly
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've been using this device for about a week and I'm really impressed. The performance is fast, the battery life is solid, and the build quality feels premium. Setup was easy and everything works exactly as expected. Definitely worth the money.
Would recommend!