Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-72, 2024)
Launched Mar 2024 · Gaming
Usual price₹1,32,999
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The same laptop is sold with different processors, graphics, memory and screens. Each version has its own score.
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i7-14700HX · RTX 4050 · 16GB/1TB · 16" 165HzIPS · 1920x1200 · Windows 11 Home · NH.QNPSI.00261 launched at ₹1,34,999
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i7-14700HX · RTX 4060 · 16GB/1TB · 16" 165HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home · NH.QNNSI.00264 launched at ₹1,34,999
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i9-14900HX · RTX 4070 · 16GB/1TB · 16" 165HzIPS · Windows 11 Home63 launched at ₹1,79,999
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Usual price ₹1,32,999 · launch price ₹1,34,999
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Score breakdown
For the starting version. Each part is measured the same way for every laptop (processor and graphics from benchmark results) and moves up or down with what reviewers praise or criticise.
Pros
- bright, accurate, flicker-free 1600p screen
- GPU holds high clocks at full power
- two RAM and two SSD slots
- two Thunderbolt 4 ports
- stiff build, good keys and touchpad
- very high performance for the price
- good gaming screen
Cons
- only about 5 hours of video on a 90 Wh battery
- GPU runs hot in long sessions
- fans loud in Turbo, even at idle
- heavy
- high-pitched fan noise
- about 4 h video and 2.5 h office use
- no fingerprint or face login
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LaptopMediaJun 2024
Tested PHN16-72 with i9-14900HX and a 140 W RTX 4070 (2560x1600 240 Hz, global): fast, very upgradeable and with an excellent flicker-free screen, but short on battery and noisy in Turbo.
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PCWorldMar 2024
Tested i7-14700HX + 140 W RTX 4070, 32GB (US): beats similar-spec rivals for less money; a desk-bound machine, not one to carry around.
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Laptop MagMay 2024
Tested i9-14900HX + RTX 4060, 1920x1200 (US), Editor's Choice: class-leading work performance and strong RTX 4060 frame rates; just over 4 h of web browsing.
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Tom's HardwareJul 2023
Same chassis, 2023 PHN16-71 (i7-13700HX + RTX 4060, US): well built with a great screen and fair price, but battery life is dismal (about 3 h).
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TechRadarSep 2023
Same chassis, 2023 PHN16-71 (i7-13700HX + RTX 4060, 1600p): good value desktop replacement with an excellent 16:10 screen; poor battery and noisy fans.
Full specs
| Battery | 90 Wh |
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| Battery test | 5.2 h (LaptopMedia video playback (i9-14900HX / RTX 4070 version)) |
| Charger | 330 W, charges over USB-C |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
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| Thickness | 25.95 mm |
| Material | metal lid, plastic base |
| Keyboard | RGB backlit, number pad |
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| Webcam | 720p (India listing; PrimeABGB lists 1080p) |
| Fingerprint / face unlock | No |
| Speakers | dual, stereo |
| Ports | 2× USB-C, 3× USB-A, Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI 2.1, SD card, Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio |
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| Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Cooling | Strong cooling that keeps performance high, but fans are loud in Turbo and even idle in Turbo; GPU around 86 C after long gaming. 'Performance' mode is the best balance (LaptopMedia, PCWorld). |
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| Warranty | 1 year |
| Colours | Abyssal Black |
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