Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71, i7-14650HX RTX 4060
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Primary Camera: 1 MPix
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Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
Reviews for the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 PHN18-71, i7-14650HX RTX 4060
Source: Laptop Mag
I love me a gorgeous display, and while the Acer Predator Helios Neo 18 doesn’t satisfy all of my needs, a whopping 18-inch screen offered at such an affordable price relative to its gaudy competitors is an impressive feat. Top that off with powerful performance and a comfortable keyboard; you’ve got the makings of a great gaming laptop. However, if you like what you see and you’re willing to go down a couple of inches, I highly recommend the Helios Neo 16. It may be nearly identical, but that gap in display color can make all the difference when playing video games. Despite that, the Predator Helios Neo 18 is a killer entry in Acer’s portfolio of big, bad motherlaptops.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/21/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC World
Acer’s Predator Helios Neo 18 shows the benefits of a big-screen laptop that can be delivered at a slim price tag. Though sold for just $1,499.99, the Neo 18 provides excellent performance, a huge display, lots of connectivity, and an attractive design. A lack of portability is the true price paid for the Neo 18’s perks, as it’s even heavier and thicker than some 18-inch alternatives, and the battery didn’t hold out for long even in less demanding circumstances. Still, the Neo 18 is a great pick if you’re looking for a semi-portable alternative to a gaming desktop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/03/2024
Rating: Total score: 78%
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Online.com.cn
zh-CN→ENPositive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; expandable RAM; excellent display; modern design; smart AI Features. Negative: Overheats while using; heavy and bulky.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/19/2024
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NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 8 GB GDDR6 (128 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.
i7-14650HX: High-end mobile hybrid processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture with 16 cores (8 performance and 8 efficiency cores) and 24 threads. Based on the Raptor Lake S 13700K chip.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
18.00": This display size is a standard format for desktop replacements (DTR). The DTR laptops are heavier to carry, need more power, but texts are easy to read and high resolutions are no problem. DTR are mainly intended for stationary desk use, where weight and energy hunger don't matter. In return, you enjoy the advantages of high resolutions (more details, better legibility).» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
3.4 kg:
A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.
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.
79%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
