French Days €1799 Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-73-97Z6 AI multimedia gaming laptop PC Blackwell RTX 5070 Core Ultra 9 RAM 32 GB SSD 1 TB TB4 2.5K 240Hz

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Our opinion on the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-73-97Z6

Adapted to recent games but also creation including based on Artificial Intelligence, the multimedia gaming laptop PC Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-73-97Z6 Powerful runs recent games thanks to its latest generation GeForce RTX 5070 ray tracing high-end NVIDIA Blackwell graphics card. This GPU accelerates multimedia processing like the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Arrow Lake IA hybrid processor, 32 GB of RAM but also comfortable fast SSD storage of 1 TB. Equipped with a 16-inch High Definition 2.5K High Fidelity DCI-P3 16/10th screen whose 240Hz frequency provides great fluidity, this versatile Windows 11 responsive laptop designed for gaming and creating is also equipped an RGB backlit keyboard and 5 USB connectivity including 2 USB-C with 1 Thunderbolt 4 and recent Bluetooth 5.4 but also a microSD card reader.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-73-97Z6

Features of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-73-97Z6

Screen(s) 16″ 2.5K LED IPS 240Hz 3ms 500cd/m² 16/10th 100% DCI-P3 (2560×1600, anti-glare/matte)
Processor Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Arrow Lake (24 cores: 8P 2.7 GHz / 16E 1.9 GHz, 55W)
Installed RAM (max) 32 GB (1 x 32 GB) DDR5 6400 MHz (64 GB), 2 slots (1 free)
Graphics card NVIDIA Blackwell GeForce RTX 5070 8 GB dedicated GDDR7 (170W boost), Intel Arc 140T integrated into the processor and Optimus
Storage 1 TB (NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4) + 1 free M.2 slot
Connections 2 USB 3.2 (Gen2) + 1 USB 3.2 (Gen1) + 1 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2) + 1 USB-C Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, microSD card reader
Network Wi-Fi 6E ax (2×2, Intel 1675i), Bluetooth 5.4 + Gigabit Ethernet (Killer Ethernet E3100G)
Backlit keyboard Yes, RGB 4 zones per key
Numeric keypad Yes
Windows Hello Yes, via infrared webcam
Audio system 2 DTS:X Ultra speakers
Operating system Windows 11 64-bit
Announced autonomy / Battery 5 hours / Li-Polymer 6 cells 90Whr (330W adapter)
Weight / Dimensions (mm) 2.7 Kg / 256.78 x 275.5 x 13.47-26.75

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-73-97Z6 faces the competition

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-73-97Z6 is currently showing in promotion at Amazon and offers a configuration/price ratio interesting for its category where it is one of the least expensive to adopt such a recent and efficient AI processor as well as the graphics card but also a High Definition High Fidelity screen at such a high frequency as well as such large RAM and storage capacities, all with Windows 11 included.

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Chassis, connections, screen of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-73-97Z6

Cooled using 2 5th generation AeroBlade 3D fans with metal thermal paste, Vector heat pipes and air vents, this versatile laptop targeting gamers and creators has a clearly gamer appearance with its angular black design with connectors positioned on 3 sides.

In terms of connectivity, this multimedia gaming portable PC is well equipped with its Ethernet and audio ports, its video output thanks to which it can be connected to a TV or a monitor in particular, its latest generation Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 6E ax wireless modules to communicate and connect remotely but also its 3 USB 3.2 and 2 USB-C including 1 very fast Thunderbolt 4, practical for connecting peripherals such as a mouse, a headset, a game controller, a printer or external storage.

Thanks to the infrared technology of the webcam allowing facial recognition, you can authenticate biometrically using Windows Hello.

The chiclet keyboard is obviously accompanied by a backlighting solution, certainly expected but still practical in a dimly lit environment to better distinguish the keys because you just have to activate this functionality.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-73-97Z6

Players and creators will be seduced by the screen since it adopts a refresh rate of 240Hz significantly higher than the 60Hz standard, which provides much greater fluidity in games but also in daily tasks.
In addition, the screen adopts 2.5K High Definition as well as DCI-P3 High Fidelity colorimetry, associated with significant viewing angles, both horizontal and vertical, thanks to its IPS technology.
Coated with an anti-reflective treatment, the screen ensures better visibility in a bright environment (eg near a window) than a glossy panel while its 16/10th higher than the classic 16/9th displays more elements vertically.

Performance, battery life of the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-73-97Z6

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-73-97Z6 may be of interest to those looking for a powerful multimedia AI-oriented multimedia laptop PC for creating and gaming equipped with recent components.

Playing in 2.5K requires more graphics processing than Full HD, which results in a lower number of fps.
However, gamers can play their favorite games, including the most recent and resource-intensive 3D games, on this gaming laptop PC.
Because it benefits from the latest generation high-end dedicated graphics card GeForce RTX 5070 ray tracing NVIDIA Blackwell.

Gamers won’t be the only ones who will appreciate the capabilities of the GeForce RTX 5070. Creatives will too. Because it provides graphics acceleration of multimedia processing under applications using GPU computing power, such as the Adobe suite, VSDC or Vegas.

Operation on the Intel Arc graphics solution housed in the processor is favored as much as possible by NVIDIA Optimus technology while its performance is much lower than that of the GeForce RTX 5070. Because the Intel Arc (whose capacities are greater than those of the venerable Iris Xe) consumes little energy and thus promotes autonomy which is around 5 hours of operation on battery in light use.

Optimus actually determines the necessary graphics resources in real time based on the tasks performed. If necessary, it activates the more demanding and, above all, powerful GeForce RTX 5070, typically for gaming. Then deactivates it when Intel Arc proves sufficient.

In its tasks the GeForce RTX 5070 is well supported by the heart combining a large quantity of RAM of 32 GB above average with an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor which houses 24 hybrid cores in addition to Intel Arc while adopting the latest generation architecture Arrow Lake ensuring specific capabilities for Artificial Intelligence.

The overall power provided by this core is able to delight demanding users, whether they are gamers or creators.
In fact, it carries out processing faster than a PC based on 16/24 GB DDR4/5 as well as on a classic Quad/Hexa/Octo Core. The difference is strongly noticeable under RAM and CPU-intensive work taking advantage of multi-cores and AI, such as video editing, 3D rendering or photo editing.

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 PHN16-73-97Z6

The storage is up to par since it is entrusted to an SSD with a high capacity of 1000 GB capable of housing multiple games, applications and various and varied files such as personal creations.

Very fast in addition to being energy efficient and silent, the SSD obviously contributes to the great responsiveness and fluidity of this configuration under which you can quickly access online game cards while launching games/software, carrying out processing and starting/stopping quickly.

Finally, this versatile AI-oriented multimedia gaming laptop PC heats up and makes itself heard under heavy load (e.g. games, processing).
A ventilated support can be associated with it if necessary to limit its temperatures (remember to check the dimensions carefully!).

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