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Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-96LQ Notebook
SKU
NH.U46EK.003
£2,732.51
£2,277.09
In stock
Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache), 16GB DDR5-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 16" WQXGA 2560 x 1600 IPS, Intel Graphics, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7), LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home 64-bit
- Windows 11 Home 64-bit
- Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus (36MB Cache)
- 16" WQXGA 2560 x 1600 IPS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (16GB GDDR7)
- 16GB DDR5-SDRAM & 1000GB SSD
| SKU | NH.U46EK.003 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Acer |
| Availability | Y |
| Product Family | Predator |
| Product Series | Helios Neo 16 AI |
PURE PERFORMANCE. PRECISION TUNED
A new class of gaming laptops built for split-second responsiveness, rock-solid FPS, and smart tuning that keeps you locked into the largest selection of games and apps. Powered by up to an Intel® CoreTM Ultra 9 processor 290HX Plus.
SUPREME SPEED. SUPERIOR VISUALS. POWERED BY AI.
DLSS is a revolutionary suite of neural rendering technologies that uses AI to boost FPS, reduce latency, and improve image quality. The latest breakthrough, DLSS 4, brings new Multi Frame Generation and enhanced Ray Reconstruction and Super Resolution, powered by GeForce RTXTM 50 Series GPUs and fifth-generation Tensor Cores. DLSS on GeForce RTX is the best way to play, backed by an NVIDIA AI supercomputer in the cloud constantly improving your PC’s gaming capabilities.
GAME-CHANGING REALISM
The NVIDIA Blackwell architecture unlocks the game-changing realism of full ray tracing. Experience cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed powered by GeForce RTX 50 Series with fourth-gen RT Cores and breakthrough neural rendering technologies accelerated with fifth-gen Tensor Cores.
GAME-WINNING RESPONSIVENESS
NVIDIA Reflex gives you the ultimate competitive advantage with lower latency, faster target acquisition, quicker reaction times, and the best aim precision for competitive games.
NVIDIA POWERS THE WORLD’S AI. AND YOURS.
Upgrade to advanced AI with NVIDIA GeForce RTXTM GPUs and accelerate your gaming, creating, productivity, and development. Thanks to built-in AI processors, you get world-leading AI technology powering your Windows PC.
OPTIMIZED POWER AND PERFORMANCE
Max-Q is designed from the ground up for maximum efficiency, delivering a massive leap in performance and battery life.
A DISPLAY THAT BRINGS GAMING TO LIFE
Dive into the 16-inch OLED WQXGA 16:10 display at up to 165Hz. With 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy and ultra-low 1ms response, every pixel delivers razor-sharp movement and true-to-life color fidelity.
SHARPER FOCUS
The FHD IR camera delivers crisp, consistent image quality for streaming, squad coordination, and competitive play, keeping you visible and locked in when every call counts.
COOLING ENGINEERED FOR MAXIMUM FRAMES
5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan Technology and vector heat pipes keep performance steady under pressure, combining advanced airflow design with intelligent thermal regulation.
LOW-LATENCY GAMING WITH WI-FI 6E SPEED
Intel® KillerTM DoubleShotTM Pro with Wi-Fi 6E and Ethernet E3100G ensures minimal latency and max stability. A ThunderboltTM 4 Type-C port expands your arsenal for speed and versatility.
INSTANT CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
PredatorSense and Acer My Key sit on dedicated hotkeys for fast, frictionless control. Adjust cooling, lighting and system behavior instantly, keeping your focus locked on the fight without breaking momentum.
PREDATORSENSE
Real-time command of fan curves, performance modes and system vitals, giving you tight, stable gameplay exactly when the pressure rises.
ACER MY KEY
Assign instant shortcuts to tools, apps or system actions through a single press, cutting out delays and keeping your setup ready for anything.
ACER INTELLIGENCE SPACE
Launch smarter performance through Acer Intelligence Space, your hub for AI-ready tools and hardware insights that fuel productivity, creativity, and gaming
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME
Play hundreds of PC games with your new Predator Windows 11 PC and three months of PC Game Pass, including EA Play. With new games added all the time, there’s always something new to play.
PREDATOR HELIOS GAMING LAPTOPS
High-performance gaming laptops powered with NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 50 Series graphics, high refresh visuals, and advanced cooling.
| Design | |
|---|---|
| Colour name | Black |
| Product type | Laptop |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black |
| Country of origin | China |
| AI-powered | Yes |
| Display | |
| HD type | WQXGA |
| Display surface | Matt |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Display resolution | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| Display diagonal | 40.6 cm (16") |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| RGB colour space | DCI-P3 |
| Colour gamut | 100% |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Display technology marketing name | ComfyView |
| Anti-microbial screen | No |
| Processor | |
| Processor generation | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor model | 290HX Plus |
| Processor boost frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor socket | BGA 2114 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor family | Intel Core Ultra 9 |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 160 W |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1.8 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2.7 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Low Power Efficient-cores | 0 |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) | Intel AI Boost |
| Sparsity support | Yes |
| Windows Studio effects support | Yes |
| AI software frameworks supported by NPU | DirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN |
| Total processor performance up to | 36 TOPs |
| NPU performance up to | 13 TOPs |
| GPU performance up to | 8 TOPs |
| Memory | |
| Memory form factor | SO-DIMM |
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
| Maximum internal memory | 64 GB |
| Memory data transfer rate | 6400 MT/s |
| Storage | |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| NVMe | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® Graphics |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® Graphics |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR7 |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| Audio | |
| Number of microphones | 3 |
| Audio system | DTS:X Ultra |
| Built-in speaker(s) | Yes |
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Front camera | Yes |
| Front camera resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Optical drive | |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Network | |
| Mobile network connection | No |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 5000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 |
| Antenna type | 2x2 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ports & interfaces | |
| HDMI | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 2 |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| Line-in | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| Intel® Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| HDCP | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| USB ports quantity | 5 |
| Line-out | Yes |
| Keyboard | |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard language | UK English |
| Keyboard special features | RGB 4 Zones Backlight |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 4-zone RGB |
| Software | |
| Operating system architecture | 64-bit |
| Bundled software | In-House: Acer AlterView Acer LiveArt Acer QuickPanel Acer VisionArt PredatorSense V5 (NB) Tools: Acer My Key Application |
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
| Technical details | |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Product colour | Black |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 16 GB |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Chipset | Intel® |
| Battery | |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery life (max) | 10 h |
| Battery capacity | 92 Wh |
| Power | |
| AC adapter power | 100 W |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
| DC-in jack | Yes |
| Security | |
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 356.8 mm |
| Depth | 275.5 mm |
| Height | 26.8 mm |
| Weight | 2.7 kg |
| Packaging data | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Features | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Supplier features | |
| Country of origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Acer, Inc |
| Packaging content | |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Keyboard included | Yes |
| Packaging content | Helios Neo 16 AI PHN16-I71-96LQ Notebook 1 x Adapter Power Cord New EMEA Warranty Card |
| Other features | |
| HDMI | Yes |
| WLAN controller model | Killer Wi-Fi 6E 1675i |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| Security features | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Kensington lock |
| Audio system | DTS:X Ultra |
| Chipset | Intel® |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Country of origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Acer, Inc |
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| Manufacturer |
Acer
|
Acer
|
Acer
|
Acer
|
Acer
|
Acer
|
| Processor family |
Intel Core Ultra 9
|
Intel Core Ultra 7
|
Intel Core Ultra 9
|
N/A
|
Intel Core Ultra 9
|
Intel Core Ultra 9
|
| Discrete graphics card |
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
| Total storage capacity |
1000GB to 1500GB
|
1000GB to 1500GB
|
1000GB to 1500GB
|
1000GB to 1500GB
|
1000GB to 1500GB
|
1000GB to 1500GB
|
| Product colour |
Black
|
Black
|
Black
|
Black
|
Black
|
Black
|
| Product type |
Notebook
|
Notebook
|
Notebook
|
Notebook
|
Notebook
|
Notebook
|
| Storage media |
SSD
|
SSD
|
SSD
|
SSD
|
SSD
|
SSD
|
| Mobile network connection |
N
|
N
|
N
|
N/A
|
N
|
N
|
| Display resolution |
2560 x 1600 pixels
|
2880 x 1800 pixels
|
2560 x 1600 pixels
|
2560 x 1600 pixels
|
2560 x 1600 pixels
|
N/A
|
| Internal memory |
16GB
|
32GB
|
32GB
|
16GB
|
64GB
|
64GB
|
| Touchscreen |
N
|
N
|
N
|
N
|
N
|
N
|
| On-board graphics card |
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
N/A
|
Y
|
Y
|
| Display diagonal |
16" to 17"
|
14" to 15"
|
16" to 17"
|
17" to 19"
|
16" to 17"
|
17" to 19"
|
| Operating system installed |
Windows 11 Home
|
Windows 11 Home
|
Windows 11 Home
|
Windows 11 Home
|
Windows 11 Home
|
Windows 11 Home
|
| Weight |
Mid-size
|
Thin and Light
|
Mid-size
|
Desktop Replacement
|
Mid-size
|
Desktop Replacement
|