Deal | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023) price drops back to record low for RTX 4050 and Core i5-13500HX configuration

Acer introduced the Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023) in April of last year as a cheaper sibling to the Helios 16 featuring RTX 40 GPUs and 13th-gen Raptor Lake-HX CPUs. Although it is almost a year old, the 2023 Helios Neo 16 remains an enticing budget-friendly option that can often be found on deep discounts.

To that end, the 2023 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 has once again reached its record-low price of $799.99 at Best Buy (via slickdeals). The discounted price represents a massive $400 discount on the list rate and is $50 lower than the recent sales price from earlier this month.

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023) configuration on sale features an RTX 4050 GPU running at 140 W, a 14-core Core i5-13500HX CPU, 16 GB of DDR5-4800 memory, and 512 GB of storage. The display on the notebook is a 16-inch FHD+ affair with a 165 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits of advertised brightness, and 100% coverage of the sRGB gamut. Rounding off the package is an RGB-backlit keyboard, a big 90 Wh battery, and a plethora of ports which include Thunderbolt 4, Type-A, and HDMI 2.1 connectors.

When it comes to the quality of the machine, our Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review device with the same hardware configuration as the model on sale impressed us with strong CPU performance, healthy port selection, solid chassis, quiet operation in balance mode, and vast upgradability options. Additionally, the notebook’s display is also quite good as we noted an average brightness of 379 nits, 99% sRGB, and 79.5% DCI-P3 coverage. Coupled with a decent contrast level and short times, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16’s panel is perfectly fine for gaming and media consumption.

Touching on performance, the combination of the RTX 4050 and the Core i5-13500HX should ensure solid FHD gaming. For instance, the laptop maintained 50 FPS in God of War, 50 FPS in Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and 51 FPS in Hogwarts Legacy at 1080p/Ultra per our benchmarks.

Long story short, if you are looking for an entry-level to mid-range gaming performance in a 16-inch form factor without breaking the bank, the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2023) is a pretty easy recommendation.

Buy the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 for $799.99 at Best Buy