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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71

Specifications

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 24 x 2.1 - 5.4 GHz, Arrow Lake-HX
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti - 12 GB VRAM, GDDR7
Memory
64 GB 
, DDR5-6400
Display
16.00 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 189 PPI, OLED, 240 Hz
Storage
M.2 PCIe
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB 4.0 40 Gbps, 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 5.3
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 19.9 x 356.78 x 275.5
Battery
76 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Primary Camera: 2 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
2.3 kg

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 79.57% - good
Average of 7 scores (from 15 reviews)
price: 83%, performance: 85%, features: - %, display: 86% mobility: 65%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI PHN16S-71

宏碁掠夺者 Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) 评测–OLED 惊艳,性能逊色
Source: PC Online.com.cn
当把它与华硕 ROG Strix G16(详细评测)或微星 Vector 16 HX AI(详细评测)等竞争对手放在一起时,两者在理念上的差异非常明显。竞争对手的产品更厚、更重,不可否认的是,它们的性能也更强大,从元件中榨取每一滴性能。Helios Neo 16S AI 并没有试图赢得这场战斗。相反,它以出色的便携性和令人叹为观止的 OLED 显示屏作为反击,这是竞争对手无法比拟的。决定权在于优先级:您是想要一台更厚、更强劲的设备以获得最高帧率,还是想要一台纤薄、优雅的设备,配备同类最佳的屏幕,提供更均衡的体验(尽管性能不那么强劲)?
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/05/2025

Foreign Reviews

70% Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI review: An OLED steal
Source: PC World English EN→zh-CN
If you want a 16-inch OLED with 240Hz refresh rate for under $2,000, you should seriously consider this machine. Asus’s ROG Zephyrus G16 is another 16-inch laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti, a slower Intel Core Ultra 9 285H CPU, and a 240Hz refresh rate, and Asus’s online store has it at $2,799 as I’m wrapping up this review. The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI tries a few other gimmicks. The “AI” branding isn’t a reason to buy this PC over another gaming laptop. And the RTX 5070 Ti GPU — a win on paper — is held back and doesn’t deliver the theoretical high-end performance it might. If you aren’t excited by this OLED at this price, I recommend you consider other options. This display at this price is this machine’s standout feature, not AI.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/25/2025
Rating: Total score: 70%
90% Performance-hungry creatives need look no further than the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI
Source: Creative Bloq English EN→zh-CN
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI has been a delight to test. With the latest in CPU and GPU technology, this is a laptop that is built for even the most demanding of creative workflows. Unfortunately, all of this power needs a beefier battery than has been supplied, and it means the laptop will only last around three hours before needing a recharge. Beyond performance considerations, this is a well-built laptop that is a joy to use.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/13/2025
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% workmanship: 90%
Acer Helios Neo 16S - Thin & Premium, But at What Cost?
Source: Jarrod'sTech English
Acer’s new Predator Helios Neo 16S gaming laptop is thinner and lighter than ever, has a new OLED screen, up to RTX 5070 Ti graphics and a premium design. But thinner laptops always come at a cost, so let’s find out what tradeoffs Acer made in this review.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/29/2025
How to open Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Long, Date: 07/05/2025
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) review – OLED Stunner, Performance Underdog
Source: Laptop Media English EN→zh-CN
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (PHN16S-71) is a fascinating exercise in deliberate choices. Instead of chasing the absolute highest frame rates, Acer has crafted a machine that prioritizes a premium user experience through a stunning display and a remarkably portable design. It’s a high-end gaming laptop for those who value elegance and visual fidelity as much as, if not more than, raw, unthrottled power. This laptop carves out a unique niche, appealing to a user who wants a powerful, do-it-all machine that doesn’t scream “gamer” and is a joy to look at, both in terms of its physical design and its incredible screen. When placed against rivals like the ASUS ROG Strix G16 (detailed review) or the MSI Vector 16 HX AI (detailed review), the difference in philosophy is stark. Competitors are thicker, heavier, and undeniably more powerful, squeezing every last drop of performance from their components.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/05/2025
80% Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI review: perfect price to power balance?
Source: T3 English EN→zh-CN
Acer's 16-inch Predator Helios Neo gaming laptop is certainly slim, although its design isn't really pushing the envelope. Its price, however, is really competitive, which makes it a great option if you're not pushing for the thinnest and lightest possible gaming laptop and just want high-end gaming guaranteed – for less than the key competition.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/02/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (2025) hands-on review: A mid-range monster?
Source: Tom's Guide English EN→zh-CN
I know I talked about both the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI and 18 AI here, but my focus is on that 16-inch model. With that OLED screen and powerful specs, this could be a mighty machine of portable gaming. There are some things to worry about here, such as the sheer weight of it and the battery life concerns. But all things considered, Acer’s made improvements where it matters, and I’m excited to see how it fares in our lab testing.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 02/08/2025
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI has my must-have gaming laptop features for sensible money
Source: Stuff TV English EN→zh-CN Archive.org version
How much do you care about aesthetics? While I’d personally pay that little bit extra for the sleek styling of an Asus Zephyrus or Razer Blade, plenty of gamers will be more bothered about the hardware inside their laptops rather than how they look on the outside. If you fall into the latter camp, the Predator Helios Neo 16S AI is absolutely worth a look. It has ample amounts of power on tap, a GPU that’s well matched to the resolution of that gorgeous OLED screen, and enough ports to replace your desktop tower – yet is still just about portable enough to take travelling. Loud fans and merely OK battery life mean it isn’t fully multi-purpose, but it gets very close. Considering how much it undercuts its rivals, those are compromises you could happily live with. It’s a whole lot of gaming laptop for your money, with a stunner of a screen (if you pick the right spec). The Predator Helios Neo 16S AI doesn’t wow like some pricier rivals on the design front, though.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/12/2002
81% Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI review
Source: PC Games German DE→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/21/2025
Rating: Total score: 81%
91% Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI 2025 Review en Español (Análisis completo)
Source: Profesional Review Spanish ES→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/23/2025
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 85% performance: 85% display: 92% mobility: 89% workmanship: 88%
Recensione Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI, meno di 2 cm ma si gioca alla grande!
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/28/2025
70% Test Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI : puissance, finesse et allure… Razer a-t-il du souci à se faire ?
Source: Clubic French FR→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/23/2025
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 40% workmanship: 70%
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI: szálkásítás után
Source: Prohardver.hu HU→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/07/2025
75% Cena za tenkost. Test notebooku Predator Helios Neo 16S AI
Source: Zive CZ→zh-CN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/26/2025
Rating: Total score: 75%

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti:

 

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


Ultra 9 275HX: 基于 Arrow Lake 架构的游戏笔记本移动高端 CPU。提供 24 个内核,包括 8 个主频高达 5.4 GHz 的高性能内核和 16 个主频高达 4.6 GHz 的高效能内核。CPU 可访问 40 MB 二级缓存和 36 MB 三级缓存,TDP 为 55 瓦。SoC 集成了一个名为 AI Boost 的小型专用 NPU,具有 13 个 TOPS (Int8),可选择支持 vPro Essentials。» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


16.00": 15到16寸是笔记本电脑的标准尺寸,产品型号最为丰富。» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.3 kg: 这是14到16寸的标准笔记本电脑的常见重量。


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