Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-I31, 2026)

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-I31, 2026)

Launched Aug 2026 · Gaming

64
OkayGifng score of the starting version; up to 66 for the top version
Good for gamingGood for performance

Best price today₹2,52,990on Amazon

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Versions

The same laptop is sold with different processors, graphics, memory and screens. Each version has its own score.

  • i7-14650HX · RTX 5060 · 16GB/1TB · 16" 180HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home
    64 ₹2,52,990Amazon
  • i7-14650HX · RTX 5070 · 16GB/1TB · 16" 180HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home · UN.U4QSI.003
    64 launched at ₹2,72,990
  • i9-14900HX · RTX 5070 · 16GB/1TB · 16" 180HzIPS · 2560x1600 · Windows 11 Home · UN.U65SI.006
    66 ₹3,23,486Amazon

Where to buy

Usual price ₹2,79,323 · launch price ₹2,48,786

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Score breakdown

Performance
87
Battery
25
Display
76
Portability & build
30
Graphics
97
Memory & storage
78
Features
78

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

  • Gaming speed stays steady over long sessions
  • Bright, flicker-free 180 Hz screen with accurate colour after calibration
  • Easy access to RAM, SSDs, Wi-Fi card and fans
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 ports and 2.5G Ethernet
  • Comfortable keys with numpad and full arrow keys
  • Good enough for 1080p gaming
  • MUX switch and manual fan control

Cons

  • Heavy, with a big charger
  • CPU runs hot in Turbo
  • Battery only average for 92 Wh
  • No webcam shutter or biometric login
  • Test unit came with single-channel RAM
  • Poor value at its price
  • Flat-sounding speakers
  • LaptopMediaJul 2026

    Tested i7-14650HX + RTX 5060, 16 GB (single stick) / 1 TB, 2560x1600 180 Hz IPS: a desk-bound gamer that keeps steady speed under long loads and is easy to service, at the cost of heat and bulk.

  • PokdeJul 2026

    Tested Malaysian PHN16-I31-71VG with i7-14650HX + RTX 5050, 16 GB/512 GB, 1920x1200 180 Hz (not the India screen): performs fine, but far too expensive for what it is at RM7,999.

Full specs

Battery
Battery92 Wh
Battery test6.27 h (LaptopMedia local video at 180 nits, Eco mode (i7-14650HX + RTX 5060))
Charger330 W, charges over USB-C
Build
Weight2.5 kg
Thickness26.75 mm
Keyboard & more
KeyboardRGB backlit, number pad
Webcam1080p
Fingerprint / face unlockNo
Speakersdual, DTS:X Ultra
Connections
Ports2× USB-C, 3× USB-A, Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI 2.1, SD card, Ethernet, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 6E (Killer 1675i), Bluetooth 5.4
Other
CoolingLiquid metal and AeroBlade fans (Acer). In Turbo the i7-14650HX holds about 3.6 GHz at around 89 C and 102 W for 30 minutes without slowing; the RTX 5060 stayed near 78 C over an hour of gaming (LaptopMedia). Little heat reaches the keyboard and palm rest, and Quiet mode is much quieter (Pokde). No noise measurements found.
Warranty1 year
ColoursAbyssal Black

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