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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71

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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 (Predator Helios Neo 16 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-13500HX 14 x 1.8 - 4.7 GHz, Raptor Lake-HX
Graphics adapter
Memory
88 GB 
, DDR5-4800
Display
16.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 189 PPI, glossy: no, 165 Hz
Storage
512GB SSD
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: microSD
Networking
10/100/1000 LAN Card (10/100/1000MBit/s), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 28.25 x 360.1 x 279.9 ( = 1.11 x 14.18 x 11.02 in)
Battery
90 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Webcam: HD 720p
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
2.6 kg ( = 91.71 oz / 5.73 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 82% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 90%, features: 90%, display: 80% mobility: - %, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: 70%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71

84% Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Review: Leader of the Budget Gaming Laptops
Source: CNet English
The Predator Helios Neo 16 isn't lacking in external connections, though, with ports on each side and also on the back edge. For starters, the power connector is located on the back, which is an arrangement I like because it means you can remain comfortably plugged in whether you're sitting to the left or right of the nearest outlet, and it keeps the cable out of the way on a desk. Also on the back are two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports and an HDMI port, so display and external storage cables won't add to desk clutter, either. Elsewhere, you get a USB-A port, an Ethernet jack, a combo audio port and a microSD card slot on the left and two more USB-A ports on the right edge. All things being equal -- and the list price for each is $1,200 for the RTX 4050 configs we tested -- the Predator Helios Neo 16 has the edge over the Nitro 16 for its faster frame rates, aluminum top cover and higher-resolution webcam.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 84%
80% Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 Review
Source: PC Mag English
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 sacrifices portability and a truly budget price in the name of additional power. While remaining relatively budget-friendly, this gaming laptop packs serious processing chops, and Acer optimizes its internals to deliver respectable 1080p (or 1200p) gameplay from an RTX 4050. Its keyboard and chassis design won't win it any awards, but its display is a cut above for the price. And you might find this model on sale, if you're lucky; that would make the whole package a borderline Editors' Choice pick for us, at $100 or $200 less. If you largely keep your laptop in one place, the Neo 16 is well worth considering. It's just that the Gigabyte Aorus 15 BMF is the surer budget bet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/29/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
How to open Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-71) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/28/2023

Foreign Reviews

85% Ein Gaming-Bolide auch für Nicht-Spieler?
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/01/2023
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 90% features: 90% display: 80% ergonomy: 70%
79% Acer Predator Helios Neo 16: Mycket dator till rätt pris
Source: M3 PC för alla SV→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 79%

Comment

Model:

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-71 is a new gaming laptop that was launched in April 2023. It features a 16-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of either 1920 x 1200 or 2560 x 1600 and a refresh rate of 165 Hz. It is powered by an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor of the 13th generation and a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 4060 or 4070 graphics card. It also has up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. It has a battery capacity of 90 Wh and a weight of 2.8 kg.

Some of its competitors are:

•  The Acer Predator Helios 16 PH16-71, which is a similar model but with a slightly larger case, a higher resolution screen (2560 x 1600), a more powerful processor (Intel Core i7 or i9) and graphics card (Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 4060, 4070 or 4080), and a lower weight (2.7 kg).

•  The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16, which is another gaming laptop with a 16-inch display (2560 x 1600), an Intel Core i7 or i9 processor, a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 4060 or 4070 graphics card, up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. It has a battery capacity of 90 Wh and a weight of 2.6 kg.

•  The MSI Pulse 15, which is a thinner and lighter gaming laptop with a 15.6-inch display (1920 x 1080 or 2560 x 1440), an Intel Core i7 processor, a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti or RTX 3060 graphics card, up to 32 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 1 TB of SSD storage. It has a battery capacity of 80 Wh and a weight of 1.9 kg.

NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU: Mid-range graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM (96 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 35 - 115W (+ Dynamic Boost).

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i5-13500HX: Mobile CPU based on the Raptor Lake series that offers 14 cores (6 performance, 8 efficiency cores) with up to 4.7 GHz. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


16.00":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.6 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.


82%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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