Acer Predator Helios Neo 16/PHN16-73-98QX/U9-275HX/16'/2560x1600/32GB/1TB/RTX 5060/W11H/Musta/2R

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI is a powerful gaming laptop designed for demanding gamers, content creators, and users who require high performance, cutting-edge AI technology, and top-of-the-line gaming features. It combines an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, a next-generation NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, and a fast 240Hz display, making it ready for the latest games, streaming, video editing, and demanding creative applications.

The laptop’s performance is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor with 24 cores and 24 threads, complemented by 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a fast 1TB SSD. The integrated Intel AI Boost unit accelerates artificial intelligence functions and supports modern AI applications and productivity tools.

The 16" IPS display with WQXGA resolution offers high image sharpness, a 240 Hz refresh rate, and 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space. With 500 nits of brightness and an anti-glare coating, it provides excellent readability and accurate color reproduction for both gaming and multimedia content. DDS technology contributes to smooth, high-quality visuals.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card with 8 GB of GDDR7 memory delivers high performance for modern games, ray tracing, AI computing, and creative software. Stable operation under prolonged heavy loads is ensured by an advanced cooling system featuring 5th-generation AeroBlade 3D fans.

The laptop features the PredatorSense app for performance management, a Copilot key for quick access to Windows AI features, and a backlit Predator logo. Modern connectivity includes USB-C with DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, fast 5Gb Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity.

Key Features

Windows 11 Home

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor

Intel AI Boost up to 13 TOPS

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7

32GB DDR5-6400 RAM

1024GB PCIe NVMe SED SSD

16" WQXGA IPS anti-glare display

Resolution: 2560 × 1600

Refresh rate: 240 Hz

100% DCI-P3

500 nits brightness

5th Gen AeroBlade 3D

PredatorSense App

Copilot key

4-zone RGB keyboard

Backlit Predator logo

5Gb Ethernet

Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 LE Audio

Technical Specifications

Model: Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-73-98QX

Part Number: NH.QVQEC.003

Operating System: Windows 11 Home

Processor: Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Number of Cores: 24 (8P + 16E)

Number of Threads: 24

P-Core Frequency: 2.7 to 5.4 GHz

E-Core Frequency: 2.1 to 4.6 GHz

Cache: 36 MB

NPU: Intel AI Boost

NPU Performance: up to 13 TOPS

RAM: 32 GB DDR5-6400

Memory Configuration: 2x 16 GB DDR5

Storage: 1024 GB PCIe NVMe SED SSD PMP4

Optical drive: No

Memory card reader: microSD

Display: 16"

Resolution: 2560 × 1600

Panel type: IPS

Display finish: anti-glare

Aspect ratio: 16:10

Refresh rate: 240 Hz

Brightness: 500 nits

Color coverage: 100% DCI-P3

DDS support: Yes

Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

Graphics memory: 8 GB GDDR7

Audio: DTS:X Ultra Audio

Speakers: 2

Microphones: 2

Webcam: FHD IR USB TNR

Pointing device: Touchpad

Keyboard: 4-zone RGB backlit

Numeric keypad: Yes

Network connection: 5Gb Ethernet

Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2x2 MU-MIMO Killer 1675i

Bluetooth: 5.4 LE Audio

USB-C: 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2

USB-C transfer speed: up to 10 Gb/s

DisplayPort over USB-C: yes

USB-C Power Delivery: 90 to 100 W

USB-A: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2

USB-A: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1

HDMI: 1x HDMI 2.1

LAN: 1x RJ-45 5GbE

Audio jack: 1x 3.5 mm combo jack

microSD card reader: yes

Power connector: yes

Security slot: Kensington

Cooling: 5th-generation AeroBlade 3D

App: PredatorSense

Copilot key: Yes

Backlit logo: Yes

Battery: 90Wh Li-Ion

Power adapter: 230W AC adapter

Color: Abyssal Black

Dimensions: 356.8 × 275.5 × 23.9 mm

Weight: 2.7 kg