Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI (PHN16-73, 2025)

Gifng scores
Gifng score63
Performance88
Battery3
Display73
Portability & build35
Graphics100
Memory & storage100
Features81
Price
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Usual price₹2,69,990
Launch price₹2,29,999
Starting version
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU
Memory (RAM)32 GB
Storage2 TB
Screen
Size16"
PanelIPS, 2560x1600
Refresh rate240 Hz
Brightness500 nits
Battery
Battery90 Wh
Battery test4.25 h (iXBT text work at 100 nits (Core Ultra 9 275HX + RTX 5070 Ti, IPS version); 3 h 41 min video)
Charger230 W
Build
Weight2.7 kg
Thickness23.9 mm
Versions sold1
Materialaluminium lid
Keyboard & more
KeyboardRGB backlit, number pad
Webcam1080p
Fingerprint / face unlockNo
Speakersdual
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 DoubleShot Pro), Bluetooth 5.4
Other
CoolingAcer: 5th-gen AeroBlade 3D fans, liquid metal, vector heat pipes. Tests: the CPU runs very hot under long load (about 101-105 C peaks in iXBT and LaptopMedia), GPU stays around 75-82 C while gaming; fans are quiet at idle and loud in Turbo.
Warranty1 year
ColoursAbyssal Black
What reviewers say
Pros
  • Bright 240 Hz screen with wide colour and no flicker
  • Strong graphics speed for games and creative work
  • Easy to open, both RAM and both SSD slots reachable
  • 2.5G Ethernet, Thunderbolt 4 and up to three external screens
Cons
  • Battery lasts only around 4 hours of light use
  • Big, heavy charger
  • Lid flexes and the surface collects fingerprints
  • No Home/End/Page keys

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