
- Beautiful OLED display with high refresh rate
- Good price for this OLED
- Solid performance per euro
- Numerous connections
- Barely faster than laptops with RTX 5070
- NPU is too slow for the AI functions of Copilot PC
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is a powerful laptop designed for demanding applications and gaming. Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX processor featuring 20 cores and speeds of up to 5.2 GHz, this device offers impressive computing power. The 16-inch IPS display with WQXGA resolution and a refresh rate of 240 Hz delivers sharp images and smooth motion, making it ideal for gaming and multimedia applications. The dedicated GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory allows for seamless execution of graphically intensive games and applications. With 32 GB of RAM and a 1 TB SSD, the laptop provides ample storage and speed for all requirements. Additionally, the Predator Helios Neo 16 AI supports Wi-Fi 6E for fast and stable internet connections and features multiple connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 4 and USB 3.1. The battery life of up to 5 hours enables flexible use on the go.
Processor family | Core Ultra 7 2nd Gen |
Memory | 32 GB |
Graphics card model | GeForce RTX 5060 |
Image resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
SSD capacity | 1000 GB |
Operating System Version | Windows 11 Home |
Keyboard layout | Germany |
Item number | 64936443 |
Manufacturer | Acer |
Category | Notebooks |
Manufacturer no. | NH.QVQEG.007 |
Release date | 7.11.2025 |
Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Abyssal Black |
Notebook type | AI Laptop, Gaming Laptop |
Model number | PHN16-73-76MC |
Processor family | Core Ultra 7 2nd Gen |
Processor type | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX |
Clock frequency | 2.40 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 5.20 GHz |
Number of processor cores | 20 -Core |
Number of performance cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency performance cores | 2.40 GHz |
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Performance Cores | 5.20 GHz |
Number of efficiency cores | 12 -Core |
Clock frequency Efficiency cores | 1.80 GHz |
Max. Turbo Clock frequency Efficiency Cores | 4.50 GHz |
Number of threads | 20 |
Cache | 30 MB |
Chipset | Intel SoC |
NPU power | 13 TOPS |
Memory | 32 GB |
Memory configuration | 2 x 16GB |
Max. supported memory | 64 GB |
Memory type | DDR5 RAM |
Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
Storage clock frequency | 6400 MHz |
Graphics hardware | Dedicated graphics card |
Material group | Metal |
Material | Aluminium (top) |
Graphics chip (GPU) | nVidia GeForce |
Graphics card model | GeForce RTX 5060 |
Dedicated graphics memory | 8 GB |
Video memory type | GDDR7 |
Display resolution | WQXGA |
Image resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
Refresh rate | 240 Hz |
Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
Display size (inches) | 16" |
Screen surface | High gloss |
Display technology | LED |
Panel technology | IPS |
Disk type | SSD |
Total capacity | 1000 GB |
SSD capacity | 1000 GB |
Optical drive type | No drive |
Memory card type | microSD |
USB ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, USB-C |
Exact USB ports | Thunderbolt 4 (1x), USB-A 3.0 (1x), USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (2x), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x) |
Video connections | HDMI (1x) |
Audio Connections | Jack 3.5mm (1x) |
Network connections | RJ45 (1x) |
Data ports | Card reader (1x) |
HDMI version | 2.1 |
Operating system | Windows |
Operating System Version | Windows 11 Home |
Language | German |
Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
Notebook speaker type | Acer Purified, Acer TrueHarmony, AI noise reduction | compatible with Cortana with Voice, DTS® X: Ultra Audio |
Number of speakers | 2x |
Audio channel | Stereo |
Front camera resolution | 2 Mpx |
Max. Video resolution front camera | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Safety | Slot for Kensington lock, Trusted Platform Module |
Ethernet controller | Killer E3100G |
Max. port speed | 2.50 Gbit/s |
Wireless transmission | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Wi-Fi controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Number of cells | 4 cubicles |
Power capacity | 90 Wh |
Max. battery life | 5 h |
Power supply unit strength | 230 W |
Keyboard layout | Germany |
Input device | Numeric keypad, RGB keyboard backlight, Touchpad |
Country of origin | China |
CO₂ emissions | 33,51 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 0,83 |
Scope of delivery | Power supply |
Height | 2.68 cm |
Depth | 27.55 cm |
Width | 35.68 cm |
Weight | 2.70 kg |
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